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Duppel Storm Cross

The Düppel Storm Cross (Düppeler-Sturmkreuz) was a military medal of the Kingdom of Prussia. The cross was awarded to Prussian participants in the Battle of Dybbøl (Düppeler Schanzen) which took place on 18 April 1864, during the Second Schleswig War. Established by Wilhelm, King of Prussia on 18 October 1864, the cross was initially awarded to combatants and noncombatants who directly participated in the battle.

Duppel Storm Cross

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Louis Schneider · Das Düppeler Sturm-Kreuz: Berlin 1867 · Public domain

Name
Düppel Storm Cross Düppeler-Sturmkreuz
Period
1864

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The Düppel Storm Cross (Düppeler-Sturmkreuz) was a military medal of the Kingdom of Prussia. The cross was awarded to Prussian participants in the Battle of Dybbøl (Düppeler Schanzen) which took place on 18 April 1864, during the Second Schleswig War. Established by Wilhelm, King of Prussia on 18 October 1864, the cross was initially awarded to combatants and noncombatants who directly participated in the battle.

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  1. 01Origins and development
  2. 02Honours and memberships
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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