Physical Description

A straight-armed cross pattée constructed of bronze. The obverse a horse in the centre and the arms bear the inscription "WILHELM AUG. MAX. FRIEDR. LUDW.". The reverse centre bears the date "1809" and the arms bear the inscription " FÜR TREUE UND TAPFERKEIT" (for loyalty and bravery). On a loop for suspension.

History

The 1809 Field Service Cross was established by Duke Wilhelm of Brunswick on October 30, 1824. It was established to honour those who participated in the march from Bohemia to England, but had not been eligible to receive the previously established cross. The Cross for Enlisted Men does not feature a wreath between the cross arms. The Type II awards were instituted on September 21, 1833.