Wilhelm's Long Service Cross for Officers (in gold)

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SKU: 02.HAN.0113.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$750 USD

  • Wilhelm's Long Service Cross for Officers (in gold) Obverse
  • Wilhelm's Long Service Cross for Officers (in gold) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$750 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: WR IV Rev: XXV
  • Size
    34.5x34.5mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version is constructed of gold and was issued between 1837 and 1866.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Wilhelm's Long Service Cross for Officers (in gold) is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 43, December 10, 2010. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/43Auktion_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 monogram "WR IV". The reverse bears a circular medallion with the Roman numeral "XXV". On a loop for suspension on a red and navy striped ribbon.

History


The Wilhelm's Long Service Cross for Officers was instituted on March 2, 1837 by King Wilhelm IV. The cross was conferred upon Officers who had loyally served in the Hanoverian Army for 25 years. The cross would later be extended to include general auditors, staff auditors and garrison auditors who were permanently employed in the military justice system. The number of years spent at war counted for double.

A total of 400 crosses were awarded in 1837.

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