Lübeck. A Hanseatic Cross certificate_of_authenticity basic details and copy of

basic details and copy of his picture (Arthur Backert

He married Ruby Jane Watson on March 15

all contained within case of issue

circa 1930 period manufacture

with near flawless enamels

Lübeck. A Hanseatic Cross certificate_of_authenticity basic details and copy of(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.