Germany, Weimar Republic. A Baltic Cross Hold in order to enlisted for

in order to enlisted for Second World War service

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Due to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936 Heberlein’s parents had to move to Buenos Aires

ORANGE FREE STATE (6765 Pte W

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Baltic Cross Hold in order to enlisted for(Baltenkreuz). Constructed of silvered and gilded bronze, consisting of a narrow and vaulted Geneva Cross, the obverse overlaid by a gilded Lily Cross, the reverse with two visible clips securing the obverse applique in place, with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 33 mm (w) x 43. 98 mm (h), weighing 15. 9 grams, with some loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.