A 1939 Dutch Mobilization War Cross Newly Listed 7 mm x 103 mm

7 mm x 103 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

247th Brigade

mother-of-pearl faceplate with flower motif and inscribed "Grande Prairie

5 mm x 37 mm ribbon bars

First Class - In blackened iron

A 1939 Dutch Mobilization War Cross Newly Listed 7 mm x 103 mmA 1939 Dutch Mobilization War Cross Red bronze, 41. 8 mm, original ribbon, gilt wear evident, light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: The cross was established on August 11, 1948, destined to military personnel that served during the mobilization from April 1939 onwards but were not eligible for the War Commemorative Cross. The reverse bears an excerpt of the Dutch National Anthem "DEN VADERLANT GHETROUWE" (Loyal to the Fatherland).