Germany, Imperial. A Hanseatic Cross, Bremen Issue certificate_of_authenticity 1916 upon the merging of

1916 upon the merging of KEK 3

he was made commander of the Senior Field Equipment Staff Oberost

reverse marked "STERLING"

stating that he was with an Active Militia

Germany, Imperial. A Hanseatic Cross, Bremen Issue certificate_of_authenticity 1916 upon the merging of(Hanseatenkreuz). 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 coat of arms of the city of Bremen, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914 (FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914), unmarked, measuring 40. 13 mm (w) x 44. 03 mm (h), weighing 17. 9 grams, in extremely fine condition.