Germany, Weimar. A Naval Flanders Cross, with Battle Clasps

Item #M0046-2

$195
(Marine Korps Flandernkreuz). A bronze cross pattée, with swords crossing through the arms, the obverse bears the Reichskriegsflagge (model 1903-1921), framed by a laurel wreath, above that, on the upper cross arm, is the Flemish lion, on the two horizontal cross arms is the inscription MARINE KORPS, on the lower cross arm are the dates 1914/18, the reverse centre presents the insignia of the Imperial Navy, a crowned anchor and cipher W for Wilhelm, surrounded by a laurel wreath, with the cross arms bearing the inscription Zur See Unbesiegt Im Felde (Undefeated in the Sea), measuring 40.18 mm (w) x 45.53 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, bearing three battle clasps (Ypres, Yser, and Somme), and in overall better than very fine condition.