Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich August Cross, I Class, C.1915 United Republic of 62 (w) x 64

62 (w) x 64

Fine International Gliding Competition Award - Fine International Gliding Competition Award

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Accompanied by a 1st Volunteer Rifles Battalion Helmet Plate (in silver

ROMBAUT" with small cannon on the reverse

Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich August Cross, I Class, C.1915 United Republic of 62 (w) x 64(Friedrich August Kreuz I. Klasse). Instituted 24 September 1914 by Grand Duke Friedrich August. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of blackened bronze, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with pebbled arms and a laurel wreath joining the quadrants, with a central monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich August, the six oclock arm bearing an institution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm bearing a royal crown, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and