GERMAN WWI IMPERIAL / OLDENBURG - FRIEDRICH-AUGUST CROSS FIRST CLASS

Description

The Friedrich-August Cross (Friedrich-August-Kreuz) was a German decoration of WWI which was established by the Grand Duke of Oldenburg on 24 September 1914. It was awarded in two grades – 2nd and 1st Class - to soldiers and civilians who demonstrated  outstanding service during the war.  The fist class grade of the award was made of blackened iron.This is a fully-functional replica of the first class grade of the medal.  It features black iron cross with a laurel wreath between the arms. The center of the cross has a circular central medallion with the initials “FA” – Friedrich-August. The Oldenburg crown appears on the upper arm of the cross, with the lower arm carrying the date 1914. The reverse has a pin and catch mechanism. My replica is not magnetic.  It measures 45.5 mm across, just like the originals.  It weighs 16 grams (1.6 oz.)