Commemorative Cross for Civilian Doctors, 1866

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SKU: 02.BAV.0117.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1,250 USD

  • Commemorative Cross for Civilian Doctors, 1866 Obverse

Estimated market value:

$1,250 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: 1866
  • Size
    45x53mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Commemorative Cross for Civilian Doctors, 1866 is attributed to "Die Ritter- und Verdienstorden, Ehren-, Verdienst- und Denkzeichen sowie Dienstalters-Auszeichnungen des Königreichs Bayern" by Jacob Leser and Oskar Leser. The book was published in 1858, and falls within the public domain in Canada. It is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or less.

Physical Description and Item Details


A straight armed cross pattée constructed of bronze. The obverse bears a central circular medallion with the date "1866" encompassed by a border of laurel. The arms of the cross bear a Caduceus. The reverse bears a vertical pinback.

History


The Commemorative Cross for Civilian Doctors was founded by King Ludwig II on February 25, 1867. The cross was awarded to civilian physicians and surgeons who rendered outstanding services in the care of the wounded during the war of 1866. The decoration could also be awarded to physician assistants.

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