Military Long Service Decoration, I Class Cross

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SKU: 02.BAV.0126.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$450 USD

Estimated market value:

$450 USD

Attributes

Country

Germany
Composition

Silver/Enamelled
Inscription

Obv: XL DIENST. JAHRE
Size

45mm
Image Licensing

The image of the Military Long Service Decoration, I Class Cross 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 cross constructed of silver and enamels. The arms of the cross each end with a ball finial. The obverse bears a blue enamel shield with the inscription "XL DIENSTE JAHRE" (40 years of service), encompassed by a green enamel wreath of oak and laurel. The reverse bears a shield with blue and white lozenges encompassed by a wreath of oak. On a loop for suspension with a light blue ribbon with white stripes.

History

The Military Long Service Decoration was established by King Ludwig II on March 3, 1865. The decoration was a service award for Generals, Officers, military staff and officials.

In 1872, the award was extended to include civil servants in the military administration. In 1907, the award was expanded once again to include clerks in the military administration. Upon the death of the recipient, the decoration had to be returned.

The I Class Cross was awarded for 40 years of service, whereas the II Class Cross was awarded for 24 years of service.

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