Description
and is maker marked “Hammer Cie
Accompanied by extensive photocopies from national archives
Saalheimer died in Montreal
Hardwick was attached to the 2nd Regiment
for gallantry in numerous actions extending from June
Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich August Cross Auction and is maker marked “Hammer(Friedrich August Kreuz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of Friedrich August, the six oclock arm with a date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, with a laurel wreath through the quadrants, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 45. 52 mm (w) x 45. 12 mm (h), weighing 27. 1 grams, in very fine condition.