War Merit Cross for Women

SKU: 02.BRU.0114.101.01

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  • War Merit Cross for Women Obverse

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    Attributes

    • country
      Germany
    • date of institution
      September 13, 1927

    Physical Description


    A Leopold Cross constructed of bronze. The quadrants between the arms host a crowned banner with the monogram "EA". The obverse bears the inscription "FÜR AUFOPFERNDE DIENSTE IM KRIEGE" (for devoted services in war). The reverse bears the date "1914". On a loop for suspension, on a yellow bow with blue stripes.

    History


    The War Merit Cross for Women was established by Duke Ernst August on September 13, 1927. The cross was conferred upon women, regardless of rank, who contributed to the war effort of 1914-1918. Contribution to the war effort included nursing the wounded, packing parcels to be sent to army personnel, as well as other acts of charity and philanthropy. The cross was worn on a bow ribbon on the left shoulder. The War Merit Cross fo ...  r Women did not have to be returned upon the recipient's death.
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    • Price

      $120 USD

    • Composition

      Bronze

    • Inscription

      Obv: FÜR AUFOPFERNDE DIENSTE IM KRIEGE Rev: 1914

    • Size

      31x31mm

    • Maker

      Hermann Jürgens, Braunschweig

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