Anhalt, Duchy. A 1914-1918 Friedrich Cross Newly Listed maker marked Walgo Kierspe -

maker marked Walgo Kierspe - BHF Westf” on reverse

He spent one and a half years in the French theatre before he was placed with the Canadian Corps Reserve Depot as a Guide on August 2

three clasps (REIMS

One is of Knie’s time in the HJ

Anhalt, Duchy. A 1914-1918 Friedrich Cross Newly Listed maker marked Walgo Kierspe -(1914 1918 Friedrich Kreuz). A bronzed war alloy cross; the obverse inscribed with the cipher of Friedrich, with an oak wreath between the arms of the cross; the reverse inscribed VERDIENST IM KRIEGE (German Merit in War), on a loop for suspension; measuring 37. 33 mm (w) x 37. 40 mm (h); weighing 17. 4 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.