Reserve Infantry Long Service Decorations, I Class Cross

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SKU: 02.BAV.0128.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$150 USD

  • Reserve Infantry Long Service Decorations, I Class Cross Obverse
  • Reserve Infantry Long Service Decorations, I Class Cross Reverse

Estimated market value:

$150 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: L II Rev: XX
  • Size
    38mm

Physical Description and Item Details


A Bath cross constructed of silver. The obverse centre bears a circular medallion with the crowned cipher of King Ludwig II ("L II"). The reverse bears a circular medallion with the inscription "XX" (20). With a loop for suspension on a light blue ribbon with white stripes.

History


The Reserve Infantry Long Service Decorations were instituted on January 21, 1876 by King Ludwig II. The I Class Cross was awarded to Officers and Medical Officers of reserve status who willingly accepted a 20 year service time and actively demonstrated a keen interest in their duties.

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