Military Long Service Decoration, Gold Cross for 30 Years

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SKU: 02.SHO.0101.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$3,000 USD

  • Military Long Service Decoration, Gold Cross for 30 Years Obverse
  • Military Long Service Decoration, Gold Cross for 30 Years Reverse

Estimated market value:

$3,000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: XXX Rev: XXX
  • Size
    30mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Military Long Service Decoration, Gold Cross for 30 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_129_160.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A cross pattée, constructed of silver gilt and enamel. The arms are enamelled in steel blue with smooth, doubled, golden edges. The centre features the golden Roman numeral ‘XXX’. The reverse is identical. On a loop for suspension, on a ribbon of equal parts blue, white, and red (from left to right). 10 grams.

History


The Military Long Service Decorations for officers were introduced on January 23, 1850 by the provisional government of Schleswig-Holstein. They were conferred upon military personnel who rendered long and faithful service with the army.

The Gold Cross for 30 Years was conferred upon officers. The Schleswig-Holstein army was disbanded at the end of March 1851 and as such, the awards for 20 and 30 years of service are rare.

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