Officers' Long Service Decoration, Cross for 25 Years, Type I

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SKU: 02.PRU.0128.10.01.000

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

  • Officers' Long Service Decoration, Cross for 25 Years, Type I Obverse
  • Officers' Long Service Decoration, Cross for 25 Years, Type I Obverse
  • Officers' Long Service Decoration, Cross for 25 Years, Type I Reverse
  • Officers' Long Service Decoration, Cross for 25 Years, Type I Reverse

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: FWE III Rev: XXV
  • Size
    39x39mm

Physical Description and Item Details


An early example in bronze gilt cross; the obverse with a central crowned Royal Monogram of Friedrich Wilhelm III; the reverse with a central “XXV” for 25 Years of Service; on loop for suspension from a period original ribbon; measuring 36.91 mm (w) x 36.56 mm (h); weighing 15.0 grams; with contact marks and the details slightly worn off from wear; in overall good fine.

History


The Officers' Long Service Decoration was instituted by King Friedrich Wilhelm III on the 10th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The cross was conferred upon officers to recognise 25 years of exemplary and loyal service within the armed forces.

From its institution until the start of the First World War, the decoration was only awarded to officers, but in 1915, the statutes were extended to include senior non-commissioned officers, as well as military officials.

The recipient's service during wartime counted for double the service time.

There is some variation in the appearance of the crosses, which include texture (smooth, grained), size, size of eyelet, lines along edge of cross arms, etc. These differences may result in slight price variance.

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