Long Service Cross for NCOs and EMs for 25 Years (1833-1879)

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SKU: 02.BRU.0116.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$300 USD

  • Long Service Cross for NCOs and EMs for 25 Years (1833-1879) Obverse
  • Long Service Cross for NCOs and EMs for 25 Years (1833-1879) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$300 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: W Rev: 25
  • Size
    31mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Long Service Cross for NCOs and EMs for 25 Years (1833-1879) is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 47, December 17, 2011. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A47_033_064.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A straight-armed cross pattée constructed of silver. The quadrants between the arms bear rays. The obverse centre bears a circular medallion with the crowned cipher "W". The reverse centre bears a circular medallion with the number "25". On a loop for suspension, on a blue ribbon with yellow stripes.

History


The Long Service Cross for NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers) and EMs (Enlisted Men) for 25 Years was established by Duke Wilhelm of Brunswick on April 1, 1833. The cross was conferred upon those who rendered active military service for 25 years. The cross was awarded until 1879. In 1879, the Long Service Cross for NCOs and EMs for 25 Years was replaced with the Long Service Cross for NCOs and EMs for 21 Years.

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