Gilt metal cross patonce with loop for ribbon suspension; the face with a circular central medallion bearing the crowned ‘FIIR’ cipher of King Friedrich II (Frederick the Great) of Prussia within an oak wreath, the arms stippled within rope borders, the upper arm bearing a helmet facing left, the lower arm bearing a Prussian eagle, the left and right arms inscribed ‘TREU DEM’ and ‘REGIMENT’ (Loyal to the Regiment) respectively; the reverse with a circular central medallion bearing an eagle with wings displayed within an oak wreath, the arms stippled within rope borders, the upper arm bearing crossed swords, the lower arm bearing an oak spray, the left and right arms inscribed ‘ALLZEIT’ and ‘BEREIT’ (Always Ready) respectively; on the ribbon for Field Artillery Regiments.
The Cross was unofficial and awarded from 1920 until 1933 to veterans of the First World War.
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