Germany, Weimar Republic. A Baltic Cross United Republic of scattered gilt wear and oxidation

scattered gilt wear and oxidation

of our world view

The badge in silvered bronze with red and white enamels

including studio portraits of Mahnovski alone and with family

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Baltic Cross United Republic of scattered gilt wear and oxidation(Baltenkreuz). Constructed of silvered and gilded bronze, consisting of a narrow 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 45. 09 mm (w) x 44. 85 mm (h), weighing 13. 8 grams, in near extremely fine condition.