Commemorative Campaign Cross for Officers and Enlisted Men, 1813-1815 (in blackened bronze)

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SKU: 02.BAV.0120.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$175 USD

  • Commemorative Campaign Cross for Officers and Enlisted Men, 1813-1815 (in blackened bronze) Obverse
  • Commemorative Campaign Cross for Officers and Enlisted Men, 1813-1815 (in blackened bronze) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$175 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Blackened Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: FÜR DIE JAHRE 1813 UND 1814 Rev: KÖNIG UND VATERLAND
  • Size
    32x37.5mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version is constructed of blackened bronze.

Physical Description and Item Details


A straight armed cross pattée constructed of blackened bronze with rounded arm points. The obverse centre bears a medallion with the royal cipher encompassed by rays and an oak leaf border. The obverse arms bear the inscription "FÜR DIE JAHRE 1813 UND 1814" (for the years of 1813 and 1814). The reverse centre bears a medallion with an image of the crowned Bavarian lion holding a sword. The background is of lozenges (representing the Bavarian flag). Encompassed by a border of oak leaves. The reverse arms bear the inscription "KÖNIG UND VATERLAND" (king and fatherland). With a loop for suspension.

History


The Commemorative Campaign Cross for Officers and Enlisted Men, 1813-1815 was established by King Maximilian I Joseph on December 4, 1814. The cross was conferred upon Officers and Enlisted Men who participated in the campaigns from 1813 to 1815.

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