Awards of Germany - Memorial Cross to the fighters of 1849

This commemorative cross was instituted by King Albert on 20 March 1874. The occasion was the 25th anniversary of the assault on the Duppel springboards on April 13, 1849. This cross was received by all officers, doctors, non-commissioned officers, soldiers and military officials who, during the 1849 campaign in Holstein, belonged to the Saxon contingent and showed themselves with dignity. The Saxon units consisted of a brigade and two regiments of infantry, a rifle battalion, a cavalry regiment, two batteries of 6 and 12 pounds, respectively, and a pioneer unit. Servicemen who have already left the service can make their claims. Appropriate evidence, such as a resignation certificate and a certificate of leadership, should be provided. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. III, 1999.

Cross made of bronze with a wide smooth edge. The crosses at the ends are two-hinged. The inner sides of the cruciform sleeves are fine-grained. The front and back have an embossed circular central shield that slightly overlaps the cruciform arms. On the upper cruciform shoulder, a pointed eye with a ribbon ring is soldered.

Front side:

• The edge of the middle shield is formed by a wreath tied from below.
• On the left is laurel and on the right is oak foliage, below is a double loop.
In
• a closed field, bound letters - A R -
• Above in the center of the wreath is the royal crown.

Downside:

• The edge of the middle shield is formed by a wreath tied from below.
• On the left is laurel and on the right is oak foliage, below is a double loop.
In
• the surrounded field, the number of the year is 1849 -.

Tape:

• yellow 32 mm wide, edges 1 mm, side stripes light blue/yellow/light blue 1.5 mm/1.5 mm/6 mm.

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