War Merit Cross for Women

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SKU: 02.BRU.0114.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$120 USD

  • War Merit Cross for Women Obverse

Estimated market value:

$120 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Hermann Jürgens, Braunschweig
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: FÜR AUFOPFERNDE DIENSTE IM KRIEGE Rev: 1914
  • Size
    31x31mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the War Merit Cross for Women is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 50, November 6-9, 2013. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A51_097_128.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A Leopold Cross constructed of bronze. The quadrants between the arms host a crowned banner with the monogram "EA". The obverse bears the inscription "FÜR AUFOPFERNDE DIENSTE IM KRIEGE" (for devoted services in war). The reverse bears the date "1914". On a loop for suspension, on a yellow bow with blue stripes.

History


The War Merit Cross for Women was established by Duke Ernst August on September 13, 1927. The cross was conferred upon women, regardless of rank, who contributed to the war effort of 1914-1918. Contribution to the war effort included nursing the wounded, packing parcels to be sent to army personnel, as well as other acts of charity and philanthropy. The cross was worn on a bow ribbon on the left shoulder. The War Merit Cross for Women did not have to be returned upon the recipient's death.

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