Germany, Imperial. A Patriotic Cross Pendant visually-hidden astern or across her deck

astern or across her deck

Nine months after returning to Canada

evidence of oxidation and light contact on the reverse

surrounding a central steering wheel

John LePoidevin of Jersey

Germany, Imperial. A Patriotic Cross Pendant visually-hidden astern or across her deck(Kreuzanhnger). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of an elongated Cross Patte, the obverse featuring black enameled arms and bearing a central oval laurel leaf wreath, the reverse bearing an engraved inscription of GLAUBE, LIEBE, HOFFNUNG (FAITH, LOVE, HOPE), on loop for suspension from a bow tie style ribbon, unmarked, measuring 22 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.