Awards of Germany - Cross of Frederick Augustus 2nd class 1914

This award was established on September 24, 1914 by the Grand Duke Frederick Augustus. The cross of Frederick Augustus was awarded to soldiers of the Grand Duchy who distinguished themselves in the 1st World War. Among the merits were home merits. Individuals close to the founder and the country could also be awarded for services in the war. This award consisted of 2 classes. The 1st class award was tied to the previous 2nd class award. 1st and 2nd grades of this award have always been together. On September 20, 1918, a ribbon was established for the 2nd grade with the inscription - BEFORE THE ENEMY. It has a raised smooth edge and a grainy interior. The clasp was attached with 2 cotter pins at the back. Dimensions 35 mm x 6.5 mm. The design of the crosses was by Colonel and Adjutant Wing Jordan.
2nd class was awarded about 27,500 times. When awarded at the base of the screed, it was immediately borrowed. Holders of previously awarded crosses could purchase a screed on their own at their own expense.
Crosses of blackened war metal were also awarded towards the end of the war. For home merits, the Cross was awarded on the tape "Not a fighter."

A cross of embossed and blackened iron with a raised edge. In the center is a round shield (19 mm) with a border. Between the cruciform sleeves at a distance from each other is a round circular laurel wreath. The cruciform shoulders and central shield are smooth. On the upper cruciform shoulder is a soldered ordinary eye with a ribbon ring.

Front side:

In
• the middle medallion has two letters: - F - A -.
• On the cross sleeves at the top: crown at the bottom: year - 1914 -

Downside:

• The round median shield and cruciform shoulders are finely granular.

Tape:

Belt 1 for fighters: 35 mm wide with red side stripes 5.5 mm wide and 1.5 mm border.

Tape 2 for non-combat: 35 mm wide with a blue side strip 5 mm wide and 1.5 mm border.

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