Military Long Service Decoration, Type I, Cross for 25 Years

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SKU: 02.SAX.0109.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$3,750 USD

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Estimated market value:

$3,750 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver/Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: JFE Rev: XXV
  • Size
    40mm
  • Version Remarks
    This award is extremely rare.

Physical Description and Item Details


A smooth George’s cross, constructed of silver and gold. The cross is in silver and scaled, with a narrow and smooth golden border. The obverse centre medallion is in gold and smooth, and features the crowned monogram ‘JFE’ (Joseph Friedrich Ernst). The medallion ring is broad, smooth, and raised. The reverse is similar, except that the medallion features the term of service number ‘XXV’. On a loop for suspension, on a green ribbon with silver side stripes. 15 grams.

History


The Military Long Service Decoration was instituted by Duke Joseph Friedrich Ernst on January 1, 1836. The decoration was conferred upon military personnel who rendered numerous years of irreproachable service. The award consisted of a cross for officers and a series of bars for Sergeants, non-commissioned officers, army musicians, and enlisted ranks.

When service years were calculated, war years counted for double and holiday time counted for half.

The Type I decorations feature the monogram of Duke Joseph Friedrich Ernst.

The Cross for 25 Year was conferred upon officers. The award is incredibly rare.

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