Description: Davidtags Militaria are pleased to offer an original WW1 Karl Troop Cross (or Karl-Truppenkreuz in German) is an Austro-Hungarian medal instituted on 13 December 1916 by Emperor Karl I.The medal was awarded for service up to the end of the First World War to soldiers and sailors of all arms of the Austro-Hungarian armed forces, regardless of rank, who had been with a combatant unit for at least twelve weeks and who had participated in at least one battle. Members of the air service who made ten flights over enemy lines were also eligible.The Karl Troop Cross Design The medal is cross pattée resting on a laurel wreath made of zinc.The obverse shows the Latin inscription “GRATI PRINCEPS ET PATRIA, CAROLVS IMP.ET REX“, (A grateful prince and country, Karl, Emperor and King). The reverse bears the Austrian Imperial and Hungarian Royal crowns above the letter “C” (for Carolus) with the inscription “VITAM ET SANGVINEM“, (“With life and blood“) and the date MDCCCCXVI, (1916).The cross was worn on the left chest from a red ribbon with alternate red-white side strips towards each edge. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 29.99 GBP
Location: Ware
End Time: 2025-01-11T06:54:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 17.57 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details: Should you decide to return the item please do so within 7 days.
Type: Medals & Ribbons
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Clothing Type: Insignia
Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
Era: 1914-1945
Country/ Organization: Austria
Service: All services
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: Austria
