Anhalt, Duchy. A Rare Friedrich Cross, Pinback Version GTRexclude An Iron Cross First Class

An Iron Cross First Class 1939 - Silver frame

measuring 43 mm pin on reverse

both have been stored folded over a period of time

He was named a 2nd Lieutenant on December 14

Anhalt, Duchy. A Rare Friedrich Cross, Pinback Version GTRexclude An Iron Cross First Class(Friedrich Kreuz). Instituted 12 December 1914 by Duke Friedrich II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of bronze, consisting of a Cross Patt, the obverse featuring a central raised monogram of Duke Friedrich II set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the six oclock arm bearing an institution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm bearing a royal crown the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring