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

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SKU: 02.NLD.0186.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$90 USD

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

Estimated market value:

$90 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Netherlands
  • Makers
    Koninklijke Begeer, Voorschoten
  • Composition
    Bronze/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: 1939 1940
  • Size
    38mm

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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