Alsen Cross, 1864 (for non-combatants)

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SKU: 02.PRU.0122.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

  • Alsen Cross, 1864 (for non-combatants) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: WILHELM KOENIG VON PREUSSEN Rev: ALSEN 29 JUN. 1864
  • Size
    32mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Alsen Cross, 1864 (for non-combatants) is attributed to Thies & Johnson, Catalog 1, November 21-22, 2014. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/TJ_A01_065_096.pdf

History


The Alsen Cross was founded by King Wilhelm I to commemorate the Prussian victory at the Battle of Alsen on June 29, 1854.

It was conferred upon combatants, non-combatants, reserve troops, doctors, and clergy.

The ribbon colour and pattern changed according to the recipient's role.

The cross for combatants features a ribbon with a thick blue centre section framed by two yellow stripes, and with white and black stripes along the exterior edges.

The cross for non-combatants features a yellow ribbon with a thin blue centre stripe and two thin white stripes, with one thin black stripe along the exterior edges.

The cross for reserve troops features a blue ribbon with one black stripe, one yellow stripe, and two white stripes along the exterior edges.

The cross for doctors and clergy features a white ribbon with three black stripes.

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