Civil Merit Cross in Silver (1852-1865)

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SKU: 02.HSK.0101.102.01.002

Estimated market value:

$2,250 USD

  • Civil Merit Cross in Silver (1852-1865) Obverse
  • Civil Merit Cross in Silver (1852-1865) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$2,250 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: FW
  • Size
    36x36mm
  • Version Remarks
    33 were awarded.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Civil Merit Cross in Silver (1852-1865) is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 47, December 17, 2011. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A47_097_128.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A smooth George cross with a raised border, constructed of silver. The obverse centre medallion features a crowned Hessian lion walking to the viewer’s left. The reverse is similar, except with a crowned monogram ‘FW’ on the medallion. On a loop for suspension, on a red ribbon with broad white borders.

History


The Civil Merit Cross was founded by Co-Regent Wilhelm I in the name of Elector Wilhelm II as a replacement for the Civil Merit Medal. It was conferred in recognition of civil and military merit.

The cross was conferred on a special ribbon. There were no military conflicts between 1832 and 1847 and as such, an award for military merit was never conferred during this time period.

In 1847, the Hesse Government was taken over by Elector Friedrich Wilhelm I and the appearance of the cross was altered. The modified crosses were first awarded in May of 1852.

The cross became obsolete following the occupation of Hesse by the Kingdom of Prussia in 1866.

The monogram of the founder is featured on the obverse.

In order to receive the Gold Cross, an individual had to first receive the Silver Cross.

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