Lübeck, Free City. A Hanseatic Cross Hold and Wireless Operator Badge (blackened

and Wireless Operator Badge (blackened bronze

with scattered wear near the tip

this badge was worn sewn on the left side of the cap

until he settled with No

magnetic metal backs

Lübeck, Free City. A Hanseatic Cross Hold and Wireless Operator Badge (blackened(Hanseatenkreuz). Issued 1915 1918. Constructed of silvered bronze, with red enameled arms; the obverse with a center medallion depicting a silvered Lbeck coat of arms; the reverse inscribed in the centre with Fr Verdienst im Kriege 1914 (For Merit in War 1914); on loop for suspension; measuring 40. 12 mm (w) x 40. 00 mm (h); weighing 18. 0 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.