Resistance Commemorative Cross

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SKU: 02.NLD.0218.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$115 USD

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

Estimated market value:

$115 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Netherlands
  • Makers
    Koninklijke Begeer, Voorschoten
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: TYRANNY VERDRIJVEN 1940 1945 Rev: 1980 / F.S. INV.
  • Size
    40mm
  • Version Remarks
    This medal is stamped "F.S.INV."

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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