Germany, Weimar Republic. A Baltic Cross Newly Listed Instituted 1850 by King Friedrich

Instituted 1850 by King Friedrich August II of Saxony

Burja entered the United States at Rouses Point

Barnwell County

maker marked "L/13" (Paul Meybauer

this SS Dagger is engraved "Meine Ehre heißt Treue" on the blade

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Baltic Cross Newly Listed Instituted 1850 by King Friedrich(Baltenkreuz). Constructed of silvered and gilded bronze, consisting of a narrow and vaulted Geneva Cross, the obverse overlaid by a gilded Lily Cross, the reverse with two visible clips securing the obverse applique in place, with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 33 mm (w) x 43. 98 mm (h), weighing 15. 9 grams, with some loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.