Lübeck. A Hanseatic Cross certificate_of_authenticity he was killed in action

he was killed in action on June 2nd 1916 and is rememebered on the Menin Gate

circa 1930 period manufacture

the first use of a torpedo by a Polish destroyer during the war

basic details and copy of his picture (Arthur Backert

7mm(width) x 41

Lübeck. A Hanseatic Cross certificate_of_authenticity he was killed in action(Hanseatenkreuz). A cross pattee; constructed of silvered bronze; with red enameled arms; the obverse with a center medallion depicting a silvered Lbeck coat of arms; the reverse inscribed in the centre with Fr Verdienst im Kriege 1914 (For Merit in War 1914); on loop for suspension; measuring 39. 46 mm (w) x 39. 52 mm (h); weighing 16. 7 grams; with contact marks throughout; in overall better than fine condition.