Oldenburg, WWI - Friedrich August Cross 2nd Class
German Empire, Grand Dutchy of Oldenburg, WWI - Friedrich-August-Kreuz II. Klasse. Instituted September 24, 1914, by Frederick Augustus II, Grand Duke of Oldenburg, the Friedrich August Cross was awarded to all persons of military or civilian status, who had shown outstanding service during the war itself. It is constructed out of a die struck iron base that has been black painted. The obverse features a pattée style cross that has a centrally placed embossed “FA”, below the royal crown of Oldenburg (top arm) and above “1914” (lower arm), which is on a black base with a laurel leaf wreath to the inside arms. The reverse is plain. To the top is a loop and ring which holds 3 inches of blue and red combatant ribbon. The ribbon is well worn and the reverse has some glue remnants. It measures 1 1/2 inches wide and tall.
| Rating: | Exc++ |
| Item Number: | M-34516 |
| Price: | $99.95 USD |
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