Officer Long Service Cross for 40 Years
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SKU: 02.BAD.0107.101.01.000
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A Maltese cross constructed of bronze gilt. The arms of the cross bear a border. The obverse centre bears a circular medallion with the royal monogram of Grand Duke Leopold of Baden. The reverse centre bears a circular medallion with the inscription "XL". The cross is topped with a crown suspension and a loop, on a red and yellow striped ribbon.
On February 18, 1831, a series of long service decorations were introduced by Grand Duke Leopold of Baden. The decorations were established to recognise long-serving members of the Baden military, including Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Enlisted Ranks.
Initially, a I Class Cross for 25 Years was introduced for Officers and a series of clasps for 25, 18, and 12 years of service were introduced for Non-Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Ranks.
In 1846, a new decoration for Officers which consisted of a I Class for 40 Years and a II Class Cross for 25 Year was introduced. In 1854, the design of the I Class Cross and II Class Cross was altered. The new design featured waved cross arms and a gold-coloured gryphon on the obverse.
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