Germany, Empire.. A Hanseatic Cross, c.1917

1915-1918 issue. A Hanseatic Cross (Hanseatenkreuz); a silver cross with red enamels; the obverse depicting the Hamburg Coat of Arms; the reverse inscribed “Für 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.