Germany, Imperial. A Hohenzollern Warrior Association Member’s Cross visually-hidden at this location

at this location

the obverse inscribed “Kärntner Freiheitskampg” (German - Karinthian Battle for Freedom)

Order of Zahringer Lion

surrounded by the inscription FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENST (FOR FAITH AND MERIT)

with seniority

Germany, Imperial. A Hohenzollern Warrior Association Member’s Cross visually-hidden at this location(Hohenzollernscher Kriegerbund, Kreuz fr Mitglieder). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with pebbled arms, bearing a central enameled medallion consisting of a black and white checkered shield, situated within a black enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of HOHENZOLLERNSCHER KRIEGERBUND, unmarked, measuring 33. 70 mm (w) x 37.