Anhalt, Duchy. A 1914-1918 Friedrich Cross Newly Listed with finely engraved text on

with finely engraved text on reverse "S

period photograph and paybook

three clasps (REIMS

He spent one and a half years in the French theatre before he was placed with the Canadian Corps Reserve Depot as a Guide on August 2

2nd Class Cross for Twenty-Five Years' Service (silvered bronze with black enamels

Anhalt, Duchy. A 1914-1918 Friedrich Cross Newly Listed with finely engraved text on(1914 1918 Friedrich Kreuz). A bronzed war alloy cross; the obverse inscribed with the cipher of Friedrich, with an oak wreath between the arms of the cross; the reverse inscribed VERDIENST IM KRIEGE (German Merit in War), on a loop for suspension; measuring 37. 33 mm (w) x 37. 40 mm (h); weighing 17. 4 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.