German Awards - Cross for Faithful Service 1916

This cross was probably established by the Hamburg Senate in 1916. However, there is no credible evidence for the foundation. It is assumed that the Hanseatic city wanted to create its own badge of honor for military assistance, similar to the Prussian award. Similarly, due credit should be given to relevant merit such as activities in military enterprises, care for survivors and wounded, public catering and other merit of general welfare. Like the Foundation, the awards remain in the shadows. It is not known whether or how many awards took place. There are not enough relevant documents or documents for this. The cross presented here is very rare and, in spite of everything, is assessed as relating to time.
The last mention of the cross dates back to 1919. I would really appreciate more information.

Cross with straight cross sleeves made of iron. It is bordered by a silver ornament in two parts. Silver border with a raised decorative line consisting of strokes and dots. On the upper cruciform shoulder is an ordinary ear with a ribbon ring.

Front side:

• The crosses are smooth and blackened. In the center of the city rises the city coat of arms of Hamburg.

Downside:

• On smooth cruciform shoulders, a raised font is distributed at a fracture:
• Above - For -, in the center - loyalty - service - and below - 1916 -.

Tape:

white 30 mm wide, edges white 1 mm, side stripes red 9 mm.

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