Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich August Cross I Class Auction and as such escaped the

and as such escaped the post-war recognition bestowed upon those larger regiments suffering greater numbers of combined battlefield and health related deaths

(Reichsarbeitsdienst = RAD): White embroidery on a black cotton/rayon base

I remember at the time that we considered ourselves fortunate to fall into the hands of Saxon troops if we had to be taken at all

golden wash on wreath nearly 100% present

Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich August Cross I Class Auction and as such escaped the(Friedrich August Kreuz I. Klasse). Instituted 24 September 1914 by Grand Duke Friedrich August. (1914 1918 issue). In blackened bronze, vaulted, 44. 8 mm, two holes at the end of each arm for uniform attachment, scattered paint chipping and contact marks, better than very fine.