Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Auction the reverse with a central

the reverse with a central silver medallion inscribed “FÜR VERDIENST” (For Merit)

(Verdienstkreuz am Kriegsband)

Both dates fall into the general Battle of Kursk period

the pieces forming ear flaps and integral chin straps

inside an open-ended wreath of thistle branches

Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Auction the reverse with a central(Hanseatenkreuz). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with red enameled arms, with a red enameled centrepiece bearing a silvered coat of arms of the city of Lbeck, the reverse with a central inscription of FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914 (FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914), measuring 40. 28 mm (w) x 43. 95 mm (h), weighing 20. 1 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in