Carinthia Merit Cross, II Class Cross

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SKU: 02.AUT.0217.102.01.001

Estimated market value:

$100+ USD

  • II Class Cross Obverse
  • II Class Cross Reverse
  • II Class Cross Reverse

Estimated market value:

$100+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Austria (Imperial)
  • Composition
    War Material
  • Inscription
    Obv: 1918 KARTNER FREIHEITSKAMPF 1919 Rev: FUR VERDIENST
  • Size
    32mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/austria-imperial/austria-empire-a-carinthia-merit-cross-2nd-class

Physical Description and Item Details


Besonderes Kärntner Kreuz für Verdienst. Instituted in 1919. In war materials, measuring 32 mm (w) x 36.7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, near extremely fine.

History


This medal was awarded to members of the Carinthian Freikorps, a paramilitary organized that formed following the end of World War I to keep order and protect southern Carinthia from encroaching Yugoslav forces.

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