Vierdaagse Cross 1909 – 1958
With only very minor variations, the design of the cross was consistent throughout this period. From 1959 the letters on the arms changed from NBVLO to KNBLO to reflect the bestowal of the title ‘Royal’ (Koninklijke) the previous year.
All crosses were made by Koninklijke Begeer of the South Holland town of Voorschoten.
Bronze Cross: first and second successful march
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Type awarded before 1940. Made of gilded bronze. Awarded without a crown for the first successful march. For the second year a separate gilded bronze crown was awarded for attachment to the suspension of the first year cross.
Obverse. As shown, although there were minor variations in the style of the letters on the arms of the cross.
Reverse. Prior to 1940, this was plain. Many crosses were stamped with the maker’s name ‘Kon Begeer Voorschoten’.
Ribbon numbers. Bronze gilt numbers were attached to the ribbon for a third and fourth successful march.
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Cross from the first March of 1909 in bronze gilt.
This cross, engraved on reverse upper arm with the year of the first march (1909), confirms that the broad design of the cross has remained the same over the years.
The cross has no maker's mark and is stamped 'BRONS' on the reverse.