Germany, Imperial. A Hanseatic Cross, Bremen Issue Hold marrying her on September 26th

marrying her on September 26th in Belfast

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

Overall dagger in original state as worn

above Hegewald’s signature in blue ink

this type of stickpin was awarded following completion of Flak training

Germany, Imperial. A Hanseatic Cross, Bremen Issue Hold marrying her on September 26th(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,