Commemorative crosses for 1866 were donated by King William I on September 20, 1866. This was supposed to be external evidence of recognition of a glorious campaign. Crosses were awarded to officers, non-commissioned officers, soldiers and officials who took part in the campaign or crossed the border with a country at war with Prussia until August 2. The crosses were made in 4 different versions with the same front side and different rear side design. To better distinguish between battles, the Belgians often wore crosses "in violation of the rules" with their backs forward on the order's buckle. The award included a certificate of title signed by the appropriate army or regiment commander. The letters of the generals and regiment commanders were signed by the king himself. The crosses were not refundable, but had to be kept in an appropriate church game after the leper's death. The commemorative cross of the Main Army was awarded to units that participated in battles in Thuringia and southern Germany. Stamps of various crosses are made by F.V. Kullrich and E. Weigand. The number of awards of all battle crosses is about 144,000 pieces. Not devoid of crosses for non-wrestlers. Awarded crosses, as a rule, have a stronger, corrugated ear. Later, crosses and shavings made an ordinary wire loop.
Bronze cross of captured guns. Front and back with a large circular embossed central shield. Between the cross sleeves is a surrounding laurel wreath. On the upper cruciform shoulder is a soldered ear (smooth or grooved) with a ribbon ring.
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Commemorative cross of 1866 of the Main Army
Commemorative cross of 1866 of the Main Army
Awards of World War II