Commemorative Cross for the Austrian War, for Faithful Warriors

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SKU: 02.PRU.0124.103.01.000

Estimated market value:

$50 USD

  • Commemorative Cross for the Austrian War, for Faithful Warriors Obverse
  • Commemorative Cross for the Austrian War, for Faithful Warriors Reverse

Estimated market value:

$50 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: TREUEN KRIEGERN 1866 Rev: WWR GOTT WAR MIT UNS IHM SEI DIE EHRE
  • Size
    35mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Bronze, 34.3 mm, original ribbon, light contact, extremely fine.

History


The Commemorative Cross for the Austrian War was instituted by King Wilhelm I and was awarded as a mark of honour to recognize participation in the campaign against Austria.

The cross was awarded to officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers.

There were four versions of the cross, the Cross for Königgrätz, the Cross of the Main Army, the Cross for Non-Combatants, and the Cross for Faithful Warriors (Treue Krieger). The different versions featured unique obverse inscriptions.

The Cross for Faithful Warriors was conferred upon troops who had not participated in the Battle of Königgrätz and had not been part of the Main Army.

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