Germany, Weimar Republic. A Baltic Cross Newly Listed Instituted 25 September 1843 by

Instituted 25 September 1843 by Grand Duke Ludwig II

the weapons pulled together here create the first comprehensive study of bladed weapons of the American War of Independence

maker marked "L/13" (Paul Meybauer

the reverse presenting a screwback plate

well hallmarked on loop

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Baltic Cross Newly Listed Instituted 25 September 1843 by(Baltenkreuz). Constructed of silvered and gilded bronze, consisting of a narrow and vaulted Geneva Cross, the obverse overlaid by a gilded Lily Cross, the reverse with two visible clips securing the obverse applique in place, with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 33 mm (w) x 43. 98 mm (h), weighing 15. 9 grams, with some loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.