Red Cross Commemorative Cross (1939-1940), in Bronze

SKU: 02.NLD.0186.102.01

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  • Bronze Cross (stamped "KON.-BEGEER VOORSCHOTEN") Obverse
  • Bronze Cross (stamped "KON.-BEGEER VOORSCHOTEN") Reverse and Reverse Detail

Attributes

  • country
    Netherlands
  • date of institution
    February 6, 1942
  • makers
    Koninklijke Begeer, Voorschoten

History


The Red Cross Commemorative Cross (1939-1940) was established by the Dutch Red Cross in 1942. It was awarded to volunteers and workers of the Dutch Red Cross for service during the period of mobilisation, from April 4, 1939, to May 10, 1940, and during the German invasion from May 10, 1940, to May 15, 1940.

A total of 5450 Bronze Crosses were struck, but only 5424 were awarded.

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Red Cross Commemorative Cross, (in bronze stamped "KON.-BEGEER VOORSCHOTEN")

  • Price

    $90 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: 1939 1940

  • Size

    38mm

  • Maker

    Koninklijke Begeer, Voorschoten

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