Freikorps Baltic Cross 1'st Class

The Baltic Cross was instituted by the Baltic National Committee, an organization that represented the German ethnic population of parts of what is now Latvia, in 1919., intended to be worn on the left chest pocket of the uniform. The Baltic Cross was awarded to all officers and men of the Freikorps or other volunteer paramilitary organizations that fought against the Bolshevik Army in the Baltic region for at least 3 months between 1918-1919. It was issued along with a numbered award certificate from the Baltic National Committee.

Two piece construction coss, constructed of black oxidized ferrous metal with a pinned in place gilt cross based on the coat of arms of the Teutonic Knights. Both the gilt cross and the dark oxidized backing retain nearly all of the original finish, with light wear and age toning. On the reverse of this Baltic Cross, the textbook hardware setup is intact and functional, and features a barrel hinge with a round wire pin and catch.

This is a really nice example that would be beautiful displayed as part of an award collection, or on a uniform!!