Germany, Weimar Republic. A Baltic Cross Hold and by your understanding you

and by your understanding you have shown how strong is the bond uniting all those who cherish the same ideals

was second only to that of Korvettenkapitän (Lieutenant Commander) Otto Kretschmer

URICH FOR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT WHILE PARTICIPATING IN AERIAL FLIGHT 14 February 1970 to 2 February 1971 GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON THIS 27th DAY OF February 1971"

in a desperate effort to maintain a forward-looking position

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Baltic Cross Hold and by your understanding you(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.