Ernst August Cross for Long Service (in gold)

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SKU: 02.HAN.0112.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1,300 USD

  • Ernst August Cross for Long Service (in gold) Obverse
  • Ernst August Cross for Long Service (in gold) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$1,300 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: EAR Rev: 50
  • Size
    35x35mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version is constructed of gold. It was issued between 1844 and 1866.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Ernst August Cross for Long Service (in gold) is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 42, June 22, 2010. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/42Auktion_S001_032.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A straight-armed cross pattée constructed of gold. The obverse centre bears a circular medallion with the crowned cipher of King Ernst August. The reverse centre bears a circular medallion with the number 50. The cross bears a crown suspension and is on a loop. On a red and navy blue striped ribbon.

History


The Ernst August Cross was instituted on May 15, 1844 by King Ernst August. The cross was conferred upon Officers of the Hanoverian Army for 50 years of loyal service. Time spent at war was counted double when calculating the length of one's service.

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