Long Service Cross for Non-Commissioned Officers for 25 Years

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SKU: 02.BRE.0102.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2,300 USD

  • Long Service Cross for Non-Commissioned Officers for 25 Years Obverse

Estimated market value:

$2,300 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Wilkens & Söhne, Bremen
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Size
    35x35mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Long Service Cross for Non-Commissioned Officers 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_033_064.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A cross pattée constructed of silver. The obverse centre bears the coat of arms of Bremen. On a loop for suspension, on a half red and half white ribbon.

History


The Long Service Decorations were established by the Senate of Bremen on December 21, 1860. The Senate determined that long-term loyal military service should be awarded, that Prussia had already introduced service awards in 1825, and such decorations were gradually being adopted by all states of the German Confederation.
The Senate produced 203 service awards and kept them in stock. The awards were returnable and upon receiving a higher class, the lower would be returned. The obligation to return the award was lifted on March 16, 1928 by the Bremen Senate.

The Long Service Cross for Non-Commissioned Officers for 25 Years was conferred upon those who rendered 25 years of loyal military service. A total of 30 crosses were awarded.

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