Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Auction Archive He served under Rommel in

He served under Rommel in France and later again in Africa

Epsom on March 15

and later served with the Freikorps in 1919 before joining the Schutzpolizei in 1920

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

was named Corporal on January 1

Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Auction Archive He served under Rommel in(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.