Physical Description

A straight-armed cross pattée constructed of silver gilt and enamels. The arms of the cross are in red enamel. The obverse centre bears a circular medallion with a crowned monogram "W" on a white enamel background. The reverse centre bears a circular medallion with the number "25" on a rayed background. With a horizontally elongated suspension with laurel leaf detailing, on a blue ribbon with yellow stripes.

History

The Long Service Cross for Officers, Type II was established by Duke Wilhelm of Brunswick on April 1, 1833. The cross was conferred upon Officers who had rendered military service for 25 years or longer. The cross was awarded until 1866, when Brunswick joined the Prussian-led North German Confederation and the award was replaced by the Prussian service award cross. The Long Service Cross for Officers had to be returned to the War College or Ducal Order Chancellery.