Bremen. A Hanseatic Cross, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity probably 1920’s period

probably 1920’s period

and corded rank stripes

Immediately to the right of the buckle are two black leather patches

toned and mounted as worn

17 original photos

Bremen. A Hanseatic Cross, C.1917 certificate_of_authenticity probably 1920’s periodA fine example of a Hanseatic Cross (Hanseatenkreuz); a silvered bronze cross with red enameled arms; the obverse with a center medallion depicting a silvered Bremen coat of arms; the reverse inscribed in the centre with Fr Verdienst im Kriege 1914 (For Merit in War 1914); on loop for suspension marked; likely for "Fa. Koch & Bergfeld" manufacture; from its period original ribbon; measuring 39. 99 mm x 43. 89 mm; weighing 18. 1 grams; in overall