Schleswig-Holstein, State. A Commemorative Cross for the Schleswig-Holstein Army for the War Years 1848 to 1849

(Erinnerungskreuz für die schleswig-holsteinische Armee). A blackened iron cross pattée, the obverse with a circular central medallion bearing the arms of Schleswig (left), being two lions passant and Holstein (right), being a nettle leaf, the left and right arms bearing the dates “1848” and “1849” respectively, the reverse plain, measuring 28 mm (w) x 33 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original blue-white-red ribbon, and in overall very fine condition.

Footnote: OEK# 2734