1809 Field Service Cross for Officers, Type II

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SKU: 02.BRU.0106.201.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1,200 USD

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Estimated market value:

$1,200 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Streuber, Braunschweig
  • Composition
    Silver gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: WILHELM AUG. MAX. FRIEDR. LUDW. Rev: FÜR TREUE UND TAPFERKEIT 1809
  • Size
    31.5x32mm

Physical Description and Item Details


A straight-armed cross pattée constructed of silver gilt. The quadrants between the arms bear a wreath. 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 Officers features a wreath between the cross arms. The Type II awards were instituted on September 21, 1833.

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