Long Service Cross for 25 Years

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  • Long Service Cross for 25 Years (in silver gilt) Obverse
  • Long Service Cross for 25 Years (in silver gilt) Obverse
  • Long Service Cross for 25 Years (in silver gilt) Reverse
  • Long Service Cross for 25 Years (in silver gilt) Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    March 16, 1849
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Dienstauszeichnung'.

Physical Description


A pebbled George’s cross with a smooth raised border, constructed of gold. The obverse medallion features the crowned monogram ‘FW I’. The reverse medallion features the Roman numeral XXV. On a loop for suspension, on a purple ribbon with thin golden borders.

History


The Long Service Cross for 25 Years was conferred upon officers who rendered 25 years of meritorious military service. This included officers of the standing army, general staff, cadet corps, Landgendarmerie and adjutants.

Officers of garrison troops and officers in Invalidenhäusern (care facilities for injured officers and soldiers) were not eligible to receive the cross.

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Versions

  • Price

    $3,300 USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: FWI Rev: XXV

  • Size

    37mm

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  • Price

    $550 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: FWI Rev: XXV

  • Size

    37mm

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  • Price

    $400 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: FWI Rev: XXV

  • Size

    37mm

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