Germany, Imperial. A Hanseatic Cross, Bremen Issue Hold this type of stickpin was

this type of stickpin was awarded following completion of Flak training

In plastic case of issue

above Hegewald’s signature in blue ink

Ernst Udet (1896–1941) was a flying ace in the First War

Germany, Imperial. A Hanseatic Cross, Bremen Issue Hold this type of stickpin was(Hanseatenkreuz Bremen). Constructed of silvered copper with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with red enameled arms and a central red enameled disc bearing a silvered Bremen coat of arms, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914, unmarked, measuring 40. 51 mm (w) x 44. 55 mm (h), weighing 20. 1 grams, with minor flecking of enamels evident,