Long Service Cross for 25 Years in Gold (Type I)

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SKU: 02.HAM.0102.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$3,300 USD

  • Long Service Cross for 25 Years in Gold (Type I) Obverse
  • Long Service Cross for 25 Years in Gold (Type I) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$3,300 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Rev: XXV
  • Size
    45mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version bears the Roman numeral "XXV" on the reverse.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Long Service Cross for 25 Years in Gold (Type I) is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 50, July 14, 2012. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A50_033_064.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A straight-armed cross pattée constructed of gold. The obverse bears a central circular medallion with the coat of arms of Hamburg. The arms of the cross are pebbled with a smooth border. The reverse centre bears a circular medallion with the Roman numeral "XXV". On a loop for suspension, on a red ribbon with white stripes.

History


The Long Service Cross was established by the Senate of Hamburg on June 6, 1839. The cross was conferred upon Officers who had rendered 25 years of active military service.

The Long Service Cross was awarded for 25 Years in Gold and 20 Years in Silver. The Type I Long Service Cross for 25 Years in Gold was awarded from 1839 to 1858. The Type II Long Service Cross for 25 Years in Gold was awarded from 1858 to 1867.

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