Germany Awards - Cross for Voluntary Assistance in 1914 War with Oak Wreath

Grand Duke Frederick II. On December 24, 1915, the Cross of Memory, originally established in 1871 for voluntary assistance during the war, was renewed. The cross was awarded to men and women who, during the war, made their living caring for the wounded and sick or other voluntary activities supporting the war. For the same services as in the war zone, this cross was awarded oak leaves between the cross sleeves. Crosses were made of gold bronze, white metal with gilding. The cross was not refundable. No publication or award sheet was kept. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. 1, 1997.

Non-ferrous metal cross in the form of the Iron Cross. Front and back with a round central screen. The cruciform shoulders are bordered by polished edges, to which a fluted edge adjoins. The inner sides of the cruciform sleeves are slightly granular. Between the cruciform sleeves at a distance is an oak-leafy wreath. On the upper cruciform shoulder there is a transverse eye. A small ring with a bandage ring is mounted in them.

Front side:

In
• central shield an elevated Geneva cross with a small border.
• On the cross sleeves: at the top - the crown -, on the left - 1914 -, on the right - 1916 -, below - the Baden coat of arms -

Downside:

In
• the round central shield has a rough letter - F - above it is a crown.

Tape:

• 36 mm, white edges 1 mm, red side stripes 10 mm, yellow central stripes.

Cross for voluntary assistance in the 1914 war with an oak wreath

Reverse: Cross for voluntary assistance in 1914 war with oak wreath

Established:

December 24, 1915 by the Grand Duke Frederick II.

Awarded:

1914 – 1918

Data:

• Material: gold bronze
• Size: 39mm
• Weight: 20.6g

estimated collector price:

110 - 140 € in gold bronze 50 - 70 € in white metal with gold coating

OEK Number:

301