Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Auction Archive private purchase notably by the

private purchase notably by the missing outer white enamel ring

slight peeling of the black paper backer evident on the reverse of the left wing

scuff marks on the visor

He served under Rommel in France and later again in Africa

consisting of a Cross Pattée with white enameled arms highlighted in gilt

Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Auction Archive private purchase notably by 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.