Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich August Cross Auction for gallantry in numerous actions

for gallantry in numerous actions extending from June

Accompanied by extensive photocopies from national archives

Hardwick was attached to the 2nd Regiment

The Brazilian Expeditionary Force Cross (FEB) was instituted in 1944 and awarded to the approximately 25

Saalheimer died in Montreal

Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich August Cross Auction for gallantry in numerous actions(Friedrich August Kreuz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of Friedrich August, the six oclock arm with a date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, with a laurel wreath through the quadrants, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 45. 52 mm (w) x 45. 12 mm (h), weighing 27. 1 grams, in very fine condition.