Summary
Karl Troop Cross on a trifold ribbon issued by Austria, 1916.
The Karl Troop Cross was instituted on 13 December 1916 by Emperor Karl I of Austria-Hungary. The cross was awarded to all soldiers of the Austro-Hungarian Army and its allies who had served at the front for at least twelve weeks. It was awarded until the end of World War I.
Obverse Description
Cross pattée with inscription supported by a laurel wreath.
Reverse Description
Reverse bears Austrian and Hungarian Imperial crowns above the letter "C" (for Carolus [Karl I]) with the inscription "VITAM ET SANGVINEM", (With life and blood) and the date MDCCCCXVI, (1916).
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1916 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
Obverse reads: "C / VITAM ET SANGVINEM / MDCCCCXVI" (With life and blood 1916). Reverse reads: "GRATI / PRINCEPS ET PATRIA / CAROLVS / IMP.ET REX" (A grateful prince and country, Karl, Emperor and King).
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Material
Zinc
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
30 mm (Width), 30 mm (Height)
Medal only.
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Shape
Octagonal
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References
References: [Link 1] accessed Aug 2014.
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