Argonne Cross

SKU: 02.WMR.0312.101.01

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  • Argonne Cross Obverse
  • Argonne Cross Reverse
  • Argonne Cross Obverse
  • Argonne Cross Reverse
  • Argonne Cross Reverse Detail
  • Argonne Cross Reverse Ribbon with swords

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    1932

History


The Argonne Cross was instituted by the Honorary Union of the Saxon World War Participants, a Veterans’ Association in Saxony.

It was founded to commemorate and reward German soldiers who had fought in the campaign in the Argonne Forest, which was one of the most important battles in the final state of the First World War. The campaign lasted from September 26 until October 23, during which time German forces bravely fought against the forces of the Triple Entente.

The Cross was an unofficial award (as were all other badges manufactured during the period) and veterans were required to purchase it themselves.

Approximately 3,000 crosses were issued in total.

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Version

Argonne Cross

  • Price

    $325 USD

  • Composition

    Silvered/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: ARGONNEN 1914 1918

  • Size

    39.5x39.5mm

  • Maker

    Fleck & Sohn, Hamburg

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