Cross for Security Services, I Class

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SKU: 02.BAV.0108.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$750 USD

Estimated market value:

$750 USD

Attributes

Country

Germany
Makers

Weiss & Co., Munich
Composition

Bronze gilt/Enamelled
Inscription

Obv: L Rev: FÜR XXXV JAHRE DIENST ZEIT
Size

40.5x45mm
Version Remarks

This award is scarce.
Image Licensing

The image of the Cross for Security Services, I Class is attributed to "Die Ritter- und Verdienstorden, Ehren-, Verdienst- und Denkzeichen sowie Dienstalters-Auszeichnungen des Königreichs Bayern" by Jacob Leser and Oskar Leser. The book was published in 1858, and falls within the public domain in Canada. It is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or less.

Physical Description and Item Details

A straight-armed cross with curved ends constructed of bronze gilt and enamels. The quadrants between the cross arms contain green enamelled branches. The obverse bears a circular central medallion with a crowned "L" cipher on a ribbed background. The reverse bears a circular central medallion with a Bavarian lion. The reverse arms bear the inscription "FÜR XXXV JAHRE DIENST ZEIT" (For 35 Years of Service). On a loop for suspension.

History

The Cross for Security Services was established on February 10, 1906 by Prince Regent Luitpold. It was awarded to individuals for long and exceptional service within the Security Service. The Cross for Security Services was in two classes: I Class for 35 years of service and II Class for 20 years of service.

The I Class Cross features green enamelled branches between the cross arms.

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