Military Long Service Decoration, Cross for 25 Years

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SKU: 02.SXC.0106.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1,200 USD

  • Military Long Service Decoration, Cross for 25 Years Obverse
  • Military Long Service Decoration, Cross for 25 Years Reverse

Estimated market value:

$1,200 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver/Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: E Rev: XXV
  • Version Remarks
    This award is rare.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Military Long Service Decoration, Cross for 25 Years is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 50, July 14, 2012. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A50_129_160.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A scaled George’s cross with curved arms and smooth narrow borders, constructed of silver and gold. The cross is in silver, the centre medallion is smooth and in gold, with a smooth border. The obverse features the Roman numeral ‘XXV’, whereas the reverse features the crowned monogram ‘E’. On a loop for suspension, on a green ribbon with silver side stripes.

History


The Military Long Service Decoration was originally founded by Duke Ernst II to reward the long and faithful service of officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted men in the military.

The Cross for 25 Years was awarded to officers.

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