Long Service Decoration for Domestic Service, Type II, for 30 Years

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SKU: 02.SAX.0120.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

  • Long Service Decoration for Domestic Service, Type II, for 30 Years Obverse
  • Long Service Decoration for Domestic Service, Type II, for 30 Years Obverse
  • Long Service Decoration for Domestic Service, Type II, for 30 Years Reverse
  • Long Service Decoration for Domestic Service, Type II, for 30 Years Obverse
  • Long Service Decoration for Domestic Service, Type II, for 30 Years Reverse

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: FÜR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT 30
  • Size
    44.5x48.5mm

Physical Description and Item Details


The shamrock cross features intricate raised designs on the arms. The obverse features a central medallion depicting a number “30” circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT”.
The reverse with a monogram of Ernst I, with fleurs-de-lis between the quadrants.

A cross bottony with decorated arms, constructed of silver. There is a small lily each in the spaces between the cross arms. The obverse centre medallion is smooth and features the number ‘30’, surrounded by the medallion ring inscription ‘FÜR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT’ (‘for loyalty in labour’) followed by a small five-sided star. The medallion ring features an outer pearled border. The reverse is similar, except that the medallion features a crowned doubled and mirrored monogram ‘E’ inside a double medallion ring. On a loop for suspension, on a green ribbon with broad white side stripes.

History


The Long Service Decoration for Domestic Service was instituted on September 16, 1886 by Duke Ernst I. The decoration was conferred upon male and female domestic servants who had rendered at least 30 years of irreproachable and uninterrupted service with the same employer.

As of 1895, service time began to be counted after a domestic servant turned 21.

The original name of the Cross is "Ehrenauszeichnung für Arbeiter und Dienstboten nach 30 Dienstjahren".

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