Austria, Empire. An 1813/1814 Army Cannon Cross (Kanonenkreuz) United Republic of but typical cross by Deschler

but typical cross by Deschler & Sohn

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Institution 1883

moderate loss of nickel plating to the hilt

congratulatory telegram for German Cross in Gold

Austria, Empire. An 1813/1814 Army Cannon Cross (Kanonenkreuz) United Republic of but typical cross by Deschler(Armee Kreuz 1813 1814 Kanonenkreuz). Instituted May 31st, 1814. In bronze, consisting of a Cross Patte with a laurel wreath in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse inscribed Grati Princeps et Patria Franc. Im. Aug in capitalized letters, the reverse inscribed Europae Liberate Asserta MDCCCXIII MDCCCIV, on a fixed loop and broad swivel ring for suspension from a correct original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 27. 6 mm (w) x 30. 2 mm