the Medal of the Cross of Takovo was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Serbian uprising of 1815
This is a mint unused example: Cord is fabricated from rolled aluminum wire interlaced with green embroidery
It is signed in blue crayon by Walter Model as Generalleutnant (lieutenant general) (later Generalfeldmarschall) and division commander
the obverse depicting a gilder over a rocky landscape
Canada, Dominion. A Pre First War 2nd Dragoons Officer's Collar Badge Republic of the Medal of the CrossTwo piece construction, silver base on the monument, the badge itself in bronze gilt, maker marked "ELLIS BROS." on the reverse, measuring 27. 2 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, the shaft and top portion of the silver monument having previously broken off leaving only the base, wear evident on the cluster of maple leaves, scattered silvering and gilt loss, fine.