Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Buy Now named to “YRJÖ URTO”

named to “YRJÖ URTO”

returning to France and was assigned to the Base Depot

crown and GRV cypher loose on the centrepieces

the reverse with inscription “MEDAILLE FÜR DEUTSCHE VOLKSPFLEGE” (“MEDAL FOR GERMAN SOCIAL WELFARE”)

with a crowned “W II” cipher to the right

Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Buy Now named to “YRJÖ URTO”(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.