Anhalt, Duchy. A 1914-1918 Friedrich Cross Newly Listed awarded to foreign Officer’s present

awarded to foreign Officer’s present in Vienna during the 1908 Jubilee celebrations

Silver medal (marked 800)

maker marked Walgo Kierspe - BHF Westf” on reverse

non magnetic with gilt insignia

period photograph and paybook

Anhalt, Duchy. A 1914-1918 Friedrich Cross Newly Listed awarded to foreign Officer’s present(1914 1918 Friedrich Kreuz). A bronzed war alloy cross; the obverse inscribed with the cipher of Friedrich, with an oak wreath between the arms of the cross; the reverse inscribed VERDIENST IM KRIEGE (German Merit in War), on a loop for suspension; measuring 37. 33 mm (w) x 37. 40 mm (h); weighing 17. 4 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.