Metal/Hasselt Cross (for Volunteers)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.NLD.0120.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$90 USD

  • Metal Cross (for Volunteers) Obverse with Ribbon
  • Metal Cross (for Volunteers) Reverse with Ribbon
  • Metal Cross (for Volunteers) Obverse
  • Metal Cross (for Volunteers) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$90 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Netherlands
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: W VRIJWILLIG Rev: TROUW AAN KONING EN VADERLAND 1830-1831
  • Size
    29mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version was worn on a green and yellow striped ribbon. The images are attributed to Medal-Medaille. More information can be found here: http://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/product_info.php?cPath=498_32&products_id=8302

History


The Metal Cross (1830-1831) was established by Royal Decree in 1831. It was awarded to Dutch military personnel who participated in the 10 Days’ Campaign in Brussels in the same year and to all Dutch military and naval personnel who served in campaigns from 1830-1831. The awards were manufactured from two cannons that were captured at Hasselt, and for this reason, the Cross is sometimes referred to as the Hasselt Cross.

The Bronze Cross features an obverse inscription that translates to “Loyalty to the King and the Fatherland.” There are two additional versions of the Bronze Cross that differ in engraving and inscription. The Bronze Cross (with honourable mention) has a surmounting oak wreath, and the Bronze Cross (for Volunteers) features an additional inscription on the reverse.

There may be additional versions of the Bronze Cross that vary in size or composition.

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