Eleven Cities Cross

The Elfsteden Cross was established in 1909 as a reward for those who had completed the Elfstedentocht. The cross has been awarded approximately 86,000 times.

 

The Eleven Cities Cross is still awarded today and is listed in the decree on the order of precedence for honours, as laid down by the Minister of the Interior.

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Start date1909
End date
Captionsvoorzijde: DE FRIESCHE ELF STEDEN
Dimensions [width]25 mm
Materialsilver; enamel
Numberapproximately 86,000
Background
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Institutional decision
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ObjectiveEstablished as a reward for those who have completed the Elfstedentocht.
(Historical) context
ProducerPim Mulier
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The Eleven Cities Cross, obverse of the medal awarded to those who completed the Eleven Cities Tour in 1940, bearing the inscription ‘DE FRIESCHE ELF STEDEN’
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