Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Auction Archive he served in the homeland

he served in the homeland war zone as support of the Luftwaffe

scuff marks on the visor

private purchase notably by the missing outer white enamel ring

Epsom on March 15

He served under Rommel in France and later again in Africa

Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Auction Archive he served in the homeland(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.