Long Service Cross for 25 Years (in silver gilt)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.HSK.0105.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$550 USD

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

Estimated market value:

$550 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: FWI Rev: XXV
  • Size
    37mm

Physical Description and Item Details


A pebbled George’s cross with a smooth raised border, constructed of silver gilt. 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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