The Alsen Cross (German: Alsenkreuz) was a military medal of the Kingdom of Prussia. Established 7 December 1864, the medal commemorates the Prussian victory on 29 June 1864 during the Battle of Alsen. The medal was initially awarded with two different suspension ribbons, for combatants and noncombatants. It was subsequently extended to those troops held in reserve at the battle and members of the Johanniter Orden who participated in the battle.
| Alsen Cross Alsenkreuz | |
|---|---|
  Obverse and reverse of the Alsen Cross | |
| Type | Military medal |
| Awarded for | Service in the Battle of Alsen during the Second Schleswig War |
| Presented by | the Kingdom of Prussia |
| Clasps | None |
| Established | 7 December 1864 |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Duppel Storm Cross[1] |
| Next (lower) | War Commemorative Medal of 1813/15[1] |
References
edit- ^ a b von Witzleben, August (1875). Heerwesen und Infanterie Dienst des deutsches Reichsheeres. A. Bath. p. 458. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
External links
edit- "Alsen-Kreuz Alsen Cross". Antique Photos. Archived from the original on 18 January 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2015.