Germany, Weimar Republic. A Somme Cross, by Fleck & Sohn Hold the reverse is inscribed with

the reverse is inscribed with “FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCH LANDS” (FOR WORK FOR THE PROTECTION OF GERMAN LANDS)

the obverse of each bearing dual hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire oak leaves with acorns

chipping evident in the light blue enamels on the reverse of the arms at 3 and 12 o'clock

thick cardboard box of issue

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Somme Cross, by Fleck & Sohn Hold the reverse is inscribed with(Somme Kreuz). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with golden yellow enameled arms trimmed with black enameled border, bearing a central black enameled medallion, overlaid by a silvered inscription of SOMME 1914 1918, the twelve oclock arm topped by an integral loop retaining suspension rings, measuring the reverse six oclock arm maker marked FLECK & SOHN, HAMBURG, measuring 39. 64 mm