Cross for Military Chaplains

SKU: 02.BEL.0195.101.01

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  • Cross Obverse
  • Cross Obverse
  • Cross Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Belgium
  • date of institution
    1889
  • remarks
    This is a rare item.

History


At the outbreak of the First World War, chaplains were stationed in every battalion of the Belgian Army. These crosses were the only means of identification for chaplains until a unique khaki uniform was introduced on November 15, 1915.

Catholic chaplains wore a red and black enamelled Latin cross, while Protestant chaplains wore a white enamelled Maltese cross.

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Cross for Military Chaplains (for Catholic Chaplains)

  • Price

    $375 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

  • Size

    40x60mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    Each arm measures 10mm in width.

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Cross for Military Chaplains (for Protestant Chaplains)

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  • Composition

    Enamelled

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