Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Auction Archive and later served with the

and later served with the Freikorps in 1919 before joining the Schutzpolizei in 1920

scuff marks on the visor

the reverse centre presents the inscription KÄSE (CHEESE)

was named Corporal on January 1

Epsom on March 15

Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Auction Archive and later served with the(Hanseatenkreuz Lbeck). Constructed of silvered copper with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with red enameled arms and a central gilt medallion bearing a Lbeck coat of arms, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914 (FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914), unmarked, measuring 39. 66 mm (w) x 42. 73 mm (h), weighing 20. 7 grams, in extremely fine condition.