A beautiful original “Für Verdienste im Kriege 1914” (For Merit in War) cross from the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Made of silver, featuring deep red enamel with the Hamburg city coat of arms (gate and key) on the obverse. The reverse bears the inscription Für Verdienste im Kriege 1914.

The cross comes with its original pre-WWI red-white ribbon. Condition is excellent, enamel fully intact with no chips, and the silver shows an attractive naturally aged patina.