Luitpold Cross for 40 Years in State Service (in bronze)

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SKU: 02.BAV.0106.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$75 USD

  • Luitpold Cross for 40 Years in State Service (in bronze) Obverse
  • Luitpold Cross for 40 Years in State Service (in bronze) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$75 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: LUITPOLD PRINZ-REGENT VON BAYERN Rev: FÜR EHRENVOLLE VIERZIG DIENSTES JAHRE 12. MÄRZ 1911
  • Size
    36x36mm

Physical Description and Item Details


A straight armed cross pattée constructed of bronze. The obverse centre bears a circular medallion with the left-facing portrait of Prince Regent Luitpold, circumscribed by name and title “LVITPOLD PRINZ- REGENT VON BAYERN”. The reverse centre bears the inscription “FÜR EHREN-VOLLE VIERZIG DIENSTES JAHRE (for an honourable fourty years of service), the 12 o’clock arm bears a crown, the 9 o’clock arm bears “12”, the 3 o’clock amr bears “MÄRZ” (March), the 6 o’clock arm bears “1911”. On a loop for suspension.

History


The Luitpold Cross for 40 Years in State Service was established by Prince Regent Luitpold on March 12, 1911, his 90th birthday. The cross was conferred upon citizens who had faithfully served the state, church, court, or community for 40 years.

Individuals could apply for the Luitpold Cross for 40 Years in State Service. It was awarded with a certificate, and recipient names were published in the official gazette.

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