German Awards - King Ludwig Cross 1916

This cross was established by King Louis III. It was created in order to help compatriots who earned money in their homeland during the war and achieved success in volunteering for the benefit of the country and the army.
This cross was released in large numbers. Silver specimens are least common (about 250 pieces) They were spent only on the royal cabinet, ministries and senior figures. The remaining crosses of about 90,000 were made of bronze, iron or zinc. Those crosses are blackened. The design belongs to Bernhard Bleecker, and the brand belongs to Alois Bursch.

An elongated cross made of silver, bronze, iron or zinc. The cruciform shoulders are smooth and slightly convex at the ends. Front and back sides with oval central screen. At the top there is a transversely located wide eye with a ribbon ring.

Front side:

• Oval central shield with border. It contains a portrait of Ludwig III, looking to the left.

Downside:

• Oval central shield with border. As an underground, a Bavarian diamond pattern.
• A 2-line date rises on it: - 7. – 1. – / – 1916 –

Tape:

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Obverse: King Ludwig's Cross 1916

Reverse: King Ludwig's Cross 1916

Established:

January 7, 1916 by King Ludwig III.

Awarded:

1916 – 1918

Data:

• Material: (silver), bronze, iron, zinc black
• Size: 42mm x 39mm
• Weight: depending on material

estimated collector price:

55 - 65 € blackened in iron
50 - 60 € in bronze
30 - 40 € in zinc

OEK Number:

458