An Unusual Serbian Cross Of Takovo; French Made Auction Archive indicating wear into Third Reich

indicating wear into Third Reich era

the Tannenberg worked on the so called "Westwall" mine barriers in the North Sea

This award is distinctive in that the star may be worn on all ceremonial occasions by the direct heirs of the recipient through future generations

marked OLC

and folded

An Unusual Serbian Cross Of Takovo; French Made Auction Archive indicating wear into Third ReichIn silver gilt and enamels, 36. 5mm (x57. 7mm including crown suspension), with French hallmark (wild boar) under the crown, with correct replacement ribbon, in very fine condition. Footnote: undoubtedly of French manufacture, however, very different in many aspects (especially the crown) from known, Austrian made examples.