Anhalt, Duchy. A Rare Friedrich Cross, Pinback Version
(Friedrich-Kreuz). Instituted 12 December 1914 by Duke Friedrich II. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of bronze, consisting of a Cross Patté, the obverse featuring a central raised monogram of Duke Friedrich II set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the six o’clock arm bearing an institution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm bearing a royal crown the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37.88 mm(w) x 37.96 mm (h), weighing 15.0 grams, a scarce pinback version in extremely fine condition.