Veterans' Cross for the Line Battalions of Frankfurt

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  • Veterans' Cross for the Line Battalions of Frankfurt (in bronze) Obverse
  • Veterans' Cross for the Line Battalions of Frankfurt (in bronze) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    February 21, 1854

Physical Description


A cross pattée constructed of bronze or bronze gilt. The obverse bears the inscription "1848 UND 1849" across the 9 and 3 o'clock arms, with a crowned eagle with outstretched wings on the 12 o'clock arm and a wreath on the 6 o'clock arm. The reverse bears the inscription "FÜR TREUE DIENST IM KRIEGE" (for loyal services in war). On a loop for suspension, on a white ribbon with red stripes.

History


The Veterans' Cross for the Line Battalions of Frankfurt was established by the Senate of the Free City of Frankfurt on February 21, 1854. The medal was conferred upon veterans of the Rhine Army who participated in the campaign against Denmark in the First Schleswig War. The war was rooted in a dispute over which nation would control the Duchies of Schleswig and Holstein. The conflict occurred between the years of 1848 and 1851, and ultimately resulted in a Danish victory, until the Second Schleswig War occured in 1864.

The engraver of this cross was Johann P. Henrich, Frankfurt.

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Versions

  • Price

    $550 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: 1848 UND 1849 Rev: FÜR TREUE DIENST IM KRIEGE

  • Size

    32x32mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version is constructed of bronze.

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  • Price

    $550 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: 1848 UND 1849 Rev: FÜR TREUE DIENST IM KRIEGE

  • Size

    32x32mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version is constructed of bronze gilt.

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