Description: TimePeriod:Pre WW1 Institution:20 September 1866 Country:Germany Kingdom of Prussia TheKnig GratzCommemorative Crossis a Prussian medal instituted on September 20, 1866, by the King of Prussia Wilhelm 1. Themedal was awarded to Prussian officers, NCOs and other ranks as well as to military officials following the Prussian victory in the Austro-Prussian War (June 17 July 26, 1866). This award was named after theBattle of Konig Gratz(Schlacht BeiKnig Gratz, also referred to as the Battle of Sadowa) that took place on July 03, 1866, and involved the largest number of troops in Europe until that time. The battle ended with one of the highest casualties for a major battle: Austrians and their Saxon allies lost 44,000 men killed in action, wounded and missing in action including 22,000 being held prisoners while Prussians had 360 officers and 8,812 men killed. A total of 144,000 combat crosses and 1,200 non-combatant versions were issued.
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Region of Origin: Germany
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
