Anhalt, Duchy. A Rare Friedrich Cross, Pinback Version Auction Archive (vii) France

(vii) France

Musketoons and Carbines and the Muskets

After his return to service

Instituted in 1888 (in silver gilt with red

Anhalt, Duchy. A Rare Friedrich Cross, Pinback Version Auction Archive (vii) France(Friedrich Kreuz). Instituted 12 December 1914 by Duke Friedrich II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of bronze, consisting of a Cross Patt, the obverse featuring a central raised monogram of Duke Friedrich II set within a circular oak leaf wreath, 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 vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring