Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Auction the reverse with a central

the reverse with a central silver medallion inscribed “FÜR VERDIENST” (For Merit)

Marriage announcement of Heinrich Graf Schönfeldt with Porsche stamp

(Verdienstkreuz am Kriegsband)

while flying over enemy lines

Accompanied by its award booklet (un-named

Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Auction the reverse with a central(Hanseatenkreuz). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with red enameled arms, with a red enameled centrepiece bearing a silvered coat of arms of the city of Lbeck, the reverse with a central inscription of FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914 (FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914), measuring 40. 28 mm (w) x 43. 95 mm (h), weighing 20. 1 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in