Resistance Commemorative Cross

SKU: 02.NLD.0218.101.01

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  • Resistance Memorial Cross Obverse with Ribbon
  • Resistance Memorial Cross Obverse
  • Resistance Memorial Cross Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Netherlands
  • date of institution
    December 29, 1980
  • makers
    Koninklijke Begeer, Voorschoten
  • remarks
    The cross was designed by Frans Smits.

History


The Resistance Commemorative Cross was established by Royal Decree in 1980 in commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands. It is awarded to participants of the Dutch Resistance in the Second World War.

The Silver Cross features an obverse inscription that translates to "Expelling Tyranny." The first 44 awards were presented by Queen Beatrix on May 5, 1941. Approximately 15,000 have been awarded.

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Resistance Commemorative Cross

  • Price

    $115 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: TYRANNY VERDRIJVEN 1940 1945 Rev: 1980 / F.S. INV.

  • Size

    40mm

  • Maker

    Koninklijke Begeer, Voorschoten

  • Version Remarks

    This medal is stamped "F.S.INV."

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