Military Long Service Decoration, 1838-1914, Gold Cross for 20 Years (for royalty)
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SKU: 02.SBS.0102.101.01.002
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A smooth Maltese cross with a decorative line about 2 cm from the edge, constructed of silver gilt, gold, and enamel. Above the 12 o’clock arm is a mobile silver gilt crown, attached via two curved links. The cross arms are enamelled in white with a broad and pebbled gilded edge. The obverse centre medallion is enamelled in light blue and features the golden crowned monogram ‘GFC II’. The medallion ring is hatched and raised. The reverse is similar, except that the medallion features the Roman numeral ‘XX’. On a loop for suspension, on a blue ribbon with white side stripes.
The Military Long Service Decoration was established on March 22, 1838 by Prince Günther Friedrich Carl II. The award was conferred upon military personnel who had rendered long and faithful service.
Three separate decorations were created for officer ranks: Gold Cross for 20 Years, Gold Cross for 20 Years with Crown, and Gold Cross for 20 Years for Royalty.
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