Schleswig-Holstein, State. A Commemorative Cross For The Schleswig-Holstein Army For The War Years 1848 To 1849 certificate_of_authenticity with finely engraved 1870

with finely engraved 1870

Brown was discharged on November 12

constructed of hand embroidered silvered twisted silvery/aluminum wire threading

Footnote: The Tollenaere Honour Badge was the second most prestigious award and was rendered in two classes silver and bronze

unused example

Schleswig-Holstein, State. A Commemorative Cross For The Schleswig-Holstein Army For The War Years 1848 To 1849 certificate_of_authenticity with finely engraved 1870(Erinnerungskreuz fr die schleswig holsteinische Armee). A blackened iron cross patte, the obverse with a circular central medallion bearing the arms of Schleswig (left), being two lions passant and Holstein (right), being a nettle leaf, the left and right arms bearing the dates 1848 and 1849 respectively, the reverse plain, measuring 28 mm (w) x 33 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original blue white red ribbon, and in overall very fine