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 Das Ehren- und Erinnerungskreuz des Marinekorps Flandern

also known as the “Flandernkreuz”. 

Not often encountered is this ww1 Bronze cross medal, approx. 40mm x 40mm + ribbon suspension rings, With crossed swords between the cross’s arms, and on the front, a central medallion with, within a laurel wreath, an anchor on the letter “W” (Emperor Wilhelm) under the Imperial crown. The cross’s arms bear the text “Zur See, Im Felde, Unbesiegt” / On the seas, in the field, unvanquished. 

The reverse has the “Kriegsflagge”, the German Navy Battle Flag, in the laurel wreathed medaillon. 

With a Flemish lion in the upper arm & the text “MARINE-KORPS – 1914/18”, in the others. 

In very good, used condition, usual minor marks/ware etc. On its length of original ribbon.