Oldenburg, Duchy. A Mint Private Purchase Friedrich August Cross, First Class, Screwback Version

(Friedrich-August Kreuz, 1. Klasse). A cross pattee constructed of blackened bronze with a laurel wreath between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a central integrated metal medallion inscribed “FA”, with a royal crown on the top arm of the cross, and “1914” on the lower arm of the cross; screwback version; measuring 46.35 mm (w) x 46.31 mm (h); weighing 41.0 grams; in overall mint condition. Very Scarce.