Anhalt, Duchy. A Rare Friedrich Cross, Pinback Version GTRexclude unstitched and measuring 400 mm

unstitched and measuring 400 mm (l) x 100 mm (h)

He was named a 2nd Lieutenant on December 14

An Iron Cross First Class 1939 - Silver frame

88mm (w) x 62

surrounded by a ring inscribed “MERENTI” (German - Merit)

Anhalt, Duchy. A Rare Friedrich Cross, Pinback Version GTRexclude unstitched and measuring 400 mm(Friedrich Kreuz). Instituted 12 December 1914 by Duke Friedrich II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of bronze, consisting of a Cross Patt, the obverse featuring a central raised monogram of Duke Friedrich II set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the six oclock arm bearing an institution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm bearing a royal crown the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring