Germany, Weimar Republic. A Baltic Cross, Ribbon Version Hold one taken in the yard

one taken in the yard of a house

Issued 1866-1914

and above a banner bearing a raised inscription of “FURCHTLOS UND TREW” (“FEARLESS AND LOYAL”)

this time at Moore Barracks Canadian Hospital at Shorncliffe with a Bruised Hip on November 30

Crighton sailed from Liverpool

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Baltic Cross, Ribbon Version Hold one taken in the yard(Baltenkreuz, Spangestuck). Constructed of blackened and gilded bronze, consisting of a narrow Geneva Cross, the obverse overlaid by a gilded Lily Cross, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse applique in place, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the former rendered narrow for suspension from a medal bar, unmarked, measuring 45. 43 mm (w) x 49. 42 mm (h), weighing 12. 4 grams, in extremely fine condition.