Germany, Imperial. A Hanseatic Cross, Bremen Issue certificate_of_authenticity both in extremely fine condition

both in extremely fine condition with minimal scuffing

stating that he was with an Active Militia

and is complete with silver plated starburst grip emblem which shows dark patina and wear on the starburst and with some chipping to black enameled swastika

1916 upon the merging of KEK 3

” In Feb and Mar of 1945

Germany, Imperial. A Hanseatic Cross, Bremen Issue certificate_of_authenticity both in extremely fine condition(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.