Hamburg. A Hamburg Hanseatic Cross United Republic of maker marked with code “30”

maker marked with code “30” for the Official Vienna Mint

in recognition of meritorious services promoting the republican principles

5mm (w) x 62

surrounded by the inscription "IN TEMPESTAT SECURITAS" above

Hamburg. A Hamburg Hanseatic Cross United Republic of maker marked with code “30”(Hanseatenkreuz). Instituted on 10 September 1915. A Hanseatic Cross constructed of silver plated bronze and red enamels, the obverse depicts the Hamburg Coat of Arms in a central medallion, the reverse bears the inscription Fr Verdienst im Kriege 1914 (For Merit in the 1914 War), on loop for suspension from a ribbon with two red stripes on a white background, measures 40. 90 mm (w) x 44. 93 mm (h), and in near extremely fine condition.