WW1 German Hanseatic Cross Gallantry Group.

A very good scarce mounted group of three WW1 era German medals comprising of the Iron Cross 2nd class (1914 EKII) large ring suspender with makers mark 'K'. the WW1 honour cross with swords, unmarked issue, and the Hamburg Hanseatic Cross, Silver and enamel, a particularly fine example. The Hanseatic Cross was jointly instituted by agreement of the senates of the three cities, Lübeck, Bremen and Hamburg, the Hamburg version issued from 10th September 1915. The cross was awarded for merit in war, and could be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel. When awarded for bravery or combat merit, it was the three cities' equivalent of the Prussian Iron Cross. All medals are original and in excellent condition, but it looks like the group was remounted in the 1930's probably when the Honour cross was issued to replace all other veterans medals.