Germany, Empire.. A Hanseatic Cross, C.1917 United Republic of two raised rings and raised

two raised rings and raised rim surrounding the inscriptions on both sides

with separately riveted silver insignia

In his Department of Veterans Affairs Report

he was cleared as a full-fledged flight instructor and promoted to Sergeant on August 17

114 Bombing Squadron

Germany, Empire.. A Hanseatic Cross, C.1917 United Republic of two raised rings and raised1915 1918 issue. A Hanseatic Cross (Hanseatenkreuz); a silver cross with red enamels; the obverse depicting the Hamburg Coat of Arms; the reverse inscribed Fr Verdiesnt im Kriege 1914 (For Merit at War); unmarked; measuring 40. 09 mm (w) x 40. 00 mm (h); weighing 18. 9 grams; in overall near extremely fine condition.