Germany, Freikorps. A Baltic Cross visually-hidden circumscribed by stylized oak leaves

circumscribed by stylized oak leaves

The reverse of each button bears a stamped mark of “HOCHFEINE QUALITÄT” (“FINEST QUALITY”)

measures 40 mm (w) x 12 mm (h)

Footnote: The Order of St Alexander was the second highest Bulgarian order during the Kingdom of Bulgaria

Three days later

Germany, Freikorps. A Baltic Cross visually-hidden circumscribed by stylized oak leaves(Baltenkreuz). Constructed of silvered and gilded brass, consisting of a narrow and vaulted Geneva Cross, the obverse overlaid by a gilded Lily Cross, the reverse with two visible clips securing the Lily Cross in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 30 mm (w) x 44. 17 mm (h), weighing 14. 5 grams, in extremely fine condition.