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

Description

The Friedrich-August Cross
(Friedrich-August-Kreuz)
was a German decoration of WWI w
hich was established by the Grand Duke of Oldenburg on 24 September 1914. It was awarded in two grades – 2
nd
and 1
st
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.)