Merit Cross for Self-Sacrifice in Wartime (in bronze)

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SKU: 02.OLD.0116.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$500 USD

  • Merit Cross for Self-Sacrifice in Wartime (in bronze) Obverse
  • Merit Cross for Self-Sacrifice in Wartime (in bronze) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$500 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: P 1870/71
  • Size
    36x36mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Merit Cross for Self-Sacrifice in Wartime (in bronze) is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalgo 58, February 12, 2015. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A58_065_096.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


Bronze gilt with white and red enamels, original ribbon, two rivets on reverse, unmarked, very fine condition and very scarce.

History


The Merit Cross for Self-Sacrifice in Wartime was founded by Grand Duke Nikolaus Friedrich Peter and was conferred upon men and women who rendered exceptional care of the sick and wounded as voluntary medical workers. It was also conferred upon individuals who demonstrated self-sacrificing loyalty by volunteering in other capacities to support the German war effort during the First World War.

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