{"product_id":"oldenburg-friedrich-august-kreuz-2-klasse-1914-am-band-buntmetall-geschwarzt","title":"Oldenburg – Friedrich-August Cross (FA-Cross) 2nd Class 1914 – on ribbon – blackened non-ferrous metal – collector's reproduction (post-1945), condition 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOldenburg – Friedrich-August-Cross (FA-Cross) 2nd Class 1914 – on ribbon – blackened non-ferrous metal\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number: 31.021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Note: This is a high-quality collector's reproduction (repro), manufactured after 1945 – not an original.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gallantry award \/ Order (on ribbon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friedrich-August-Cross (FA-Cross) – \u003cstrong\u003e2nd Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwarder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Duchy of Oldenburg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of institution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1914\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpoch:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War 1 (1914–1918)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-ferrous metal, blackened (typical execution for the 2nd Class)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e On ribbon\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 high – almost indistinguishable from the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (very good)\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 2nd Class and the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFriedrich-August-Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e (FA-Cross) of the \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Duchy of Oldenburg\u003c\/strong\u003e was instituted in 1914 by Grand Duke Friedrich August II and awarded in two classes. The \u003cstrong\u003e2nd Class\u003c\/strong\u003e – worn on a ribbon and executed in \u003cstrong\u003eblackened non-ferrous metal\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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 \u003cstrong\u003eOldenburg FA-Cross duo\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCombined orders are worthwhile: Combine several items and save on shipping costs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53431065477449,"sku":"31021","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/31.021a.jpg?v=1764577448","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/oldenburg-friedrich-august-kreuz-2-klasse-1914-am-band-buntmetall-geschwarzt","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}