Oldenburg – Friedrich-August-Cross (FA-Cross) 2nd Class 1914 – on ribbon – blackened non-ferrous metal

Item number: 31.021

⚠️ Note: This is a high-quality collector's reproduction (repro), manufactured after 1945 – not an original. The piece is crafted to a very high standard and is almost indistinguishable from the original – ideal for displays, exhibitions, or as a collection supplement. On ribbon, blackened non-ferrous metal. Condition 2. From old dealer stock.

Details

• Type: Gallantry award / Order (on ribbon)
• Award: Friedrich-August-Cross (FA-Cross) – 2nd Class
• Awarder: Grand Duchy of Oldenburg
• Year of institution: 1914
• Epoch: World War 1 (1914–1918)
• Material: Non-ferrous metal, blackened (typical execution for the 2nd Class)
• Attachment: On ribbon
• Classification: Collector's reproduction / Repro (post-1945)
• Quality: Very high – almost indistinguishable from the original
• Condition: 2 (very good)
• Origin: From old dealer stock

About the Friedrich-August-Cross 2nd Class and the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg

The Friedrich-August-Cross (FA-Cross) of the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg was instituted in 1914 by Grand Duke Friedrich August II and awarded in two classes. The 2nd Class – worn on a ribbon and executed in blackened non-ferrous metal – was the more frequently awarded class and was given for bravery in the face of the enemy. In contrast to the 1st Class (pin-backed, item no. 32.918), the 2nd Class was worn on a ribbon – the blackened non-ferrous metal execution is the typical and characteristic feature of this class. Together with the 1st Class (item no. 32.918), this piece forms the complete Oldenburg FA-Cross duo for specialist collectors. Also available: Mecklenburg Friedrich-Franz-Cross (item no. 31.012), Sachsen-Meiningen Cross for Merit in War (item no. 31.018) and other individual state orders in the assortment.

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