Prussia, Kingdom. A Düppel Storm Cross Newly Listed In regards to the German

In regards to the German submarine that sank HMCS Spikenard

Vytauto Didziojo Ordinas

Martin's Plain

five Sergeant First Class Rank Shoulder Insignia

dated 9th April 1917 for gallant and distinguished services in the Field

Prussia, Kingdom. A Düppel Storm Cross Newly Listed In regards to the German(Dppeler Sturmkreuz). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Kaiser Wilhelm I, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a Prussian imperial eagle perched on top of a canon, the arms inscribed DFFEL 18. APR. 1864, with a laurel wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 31. 67 mm (w) x 36. 55 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.