{"product_id":"oldenburg-fa-kreuz-1-wk-orden-mit-nadel-1-klasse-abzeichen-deutsches-reich-staaten","title":"Oldenburg – Friedrich August Cross (FA Cross) 1st Class – WWI – with pin – collector's replica (post-1945)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOldenburg – Friedrich-August-Kreuz (FA-Cross) 1st Class – World War I\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number: 32.918\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Note: This is a high-quality collector's reproduction (Repro), made after 1945 – not an original.\u003c\/strong\u003e The piece is crafted to a very good standard – ideal for displays, exhibitions, or as a collection addition. With pin for attachment. From old dealer stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medal \/ Cross (with pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friedrich-August-Cross (FA-Cross) – 1st Class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Duchy of Oldenburg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpoch:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War I (1914–1918)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e With pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector's Reproduction \/ Repro (post-1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition commensurate with age, signs of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e From old dealer stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Friedrich-August-Cross and the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFriedrich-August-Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e (FA-Cross for short) was the most significant bravery award of the \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Duchy of Oldenburg\u003c\/strong\u003e in World War I – instituted in 1914 by Grand Duke \u003cstrong\u003eFriedrich August II of Oldenburg\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was awarded in two classes: The \u003cstrong\u003e1st Class\u003c\/strong\u003e was the higher award and was worn on the chest, the 2nd Class on a ribbon. The FA-Cross was awarded to Oldenburg soldiers as well as members of allied units for exceptional bravery in the face of the enemy. Medals from the German individual states from World War I are among the rarest and most specialized collecting areas of German militaria – each state had its own award systems, which are highly sought after by specialist collectors internationally today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBulk orders are worthwhile: Combine multiple items and save on shipping costs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53430722822473,"sku":"32918","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/32.918a.jpg?v=1764568950","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/oldenburg-fa-kreuz-1-wk-orden-mit-nadel-1-klasse-abzeichen-deutsches-reich-staaten","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}