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

In regards to the German submarine that sank HMCS Spikenard

reading: Veröffentlichung nur unter SS-PK Schreiber = Publication only under SS PK Schreiber

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

Footnote: Arthur Edward Green was born on September 28

The Gold Grade Cross was awarded to officers who had not been decorated with the Orders of Saint George of Saint Vladimir

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.