Military Long Service Cross for 20 Years

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SKU: 02.HSK.0107.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$425 USD

  • Military Long Service Cross for 20 Years Obverse

Estimated market value:

$425 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: WK 20 IAHRE DIENST ZEIT Rev: FW 20 IAHRE DIENST
  • Size
    27x27mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Military Long Service Cross for 20 Years is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 51, November 6-9, 2013. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A51_097_128.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A smooth George’s cross with a raised border, constructed of oxidised bronze. The obverse medallion features a laurel wreath and the crowned monogram ‘WK II’ inside, with the inscription ‘20’ (12 o’clock) ‘IAHRE’ (3 o’clock) ‘DIENST’ (6 o’clock) ‘ZEIT’ (9 o’clock) on the arms (‘20 years of service time’), arranged along the longitudinal edges. The reverse is similar, except that the medallion features the monogram ‘FW’. On a loop for suspension, on a red ribbon with thin dark blue borders.
Fire-gilt specimens are known to exist, however, these are unofficial.

History


The Military Long Service Cross was founded by the electoral prince and co-regent Friedrich Wilhelm in the name of his father, Elector Wilhelm II.

The cross was conferred upon military personnel, below the rank of sergeant, who rendered 20 years of meritorious service. This included members of the Schweizer-Leibgarde, the Gendarmerie, and army administration staff. It also included garrison troop personnel and members of the Invalids Corps. Members of the reserves were not eligible to receive the award.

Time in war counted for double.

The cross was awarded between 1835 and 1849.

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