Long Service Cross for 25 Years (in gold)

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SKU: 02.HSK.0105.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$3,300 USD

  • Long Service Cross for 25 Years (in gold) Obverse
  • Long Service Cross for 25 Years (in gold) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$3,300 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: FWI Rev: XXV
  • Size
    37mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Long Service Cross for 25 Years (in gold) is attributed to Thies & Johnson, Catalog 6, December 10, 2016. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/Thies_LLC_A06_001_032.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A pebbled George’s cross with a smooth raised border, constructed of gold. The obverse medallion features the crowned monogram ‘FW I’. The reverse medallion features the Roman numeral XXV. On a loop for suspension, on a purple ribbon with thin golden borders.

History


The Long Service Cross for 25 Years was conferred upon officers who rendered 25 years of meritorious military service. This included officers of the standing army, general staff, cadet corps, Landgendarmerie and adjutants.

Officers of garrison troops and officers in Invalidenhäusern (care facilities for injured officers and soldiers) were not eligible to receive the cross.

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