Hamburg. A Hamburg Hanseatic Cross United Republic of in recognition of meritorious services

in recognition of meritorious services promoting the republican principles

He was subsequently sent to Camp Dodge

He was buried in the tomb of the National Heroes in the cemetery Mirogoj

surrounded by the inscription "IN TEMPESTAT SECURITAS" above

5mm (w) x 62

Hamburg. A Hamburg Hanseatic Cross United Republic of in recognition of meritorious services(Hanseatenkreuz). Instituted on 10 September 1915. A Hanseatic Cross constructed of silver plated bronze and red enamels, the obverse depicts the Hamburg Coat of Arms in a central medallion, the reverse bears the inscription Fr Verdienst im Kriege 1914 (For Merit in the 1914 War), on loop for suspension from a ribbon with two red stripes on a white background, measures 40. 90 mm (w) x 44. 93 mm (h), and in near extremely fine condition.