Anhalt, Duchy. A Friedrich Cross For Combatants, Pinback Version GTRexclude the obverse centre with a

the obverse centre with a circular white medallion bearing a gilt-edged red enamel Greek cross within a black enamel ring inscribed ORDO TEUT

partially gilded and patinated

many pages folded and creased

and edged with bright twisted silvery cord

measuring 142 mm (w) x 220 mm (h) x 22 mm (d)

Anhalt, Duchy. A Friedrich Cross For Combatants, Pinback Version GTRexclude the obverse centre with a(Friedrich Kreuz). Instituted 12 December 1914 by Duke Friedrich II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of bronze, consisting of a convex Cross Patte with its arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central monogram of Duke Friedrich II, the six oclock arm bearing an institution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm bearing a raised crown, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback