Long Service Cross, for 30 Years (1895-1918 version)
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SKU: 02.SXC.0124.101.01.001
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The silver Shamrock Cross with intricately detailed arms shows on the obverse a central medallion with the number “30”. The early version is circumscribed by the inscription “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE”. The "1895-1918" version features the inscription "FÜR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT".
The reverse features a raised monogram of Duke Ernst I.
The Long Service Cross was instituted on September 16, 1886 by Duke Ernst I. It was awarded to male and female servants who have served faithfully for 30 years in the same family.
The original name for the Cross is "Ehren-Auszeichnung für 30 Jahre".
The "1886-1895" version was awarded until 1895 and exclusively to servants. The later version was given to servants and workers.
Additionally, a Cross for 50 Years was introduced with a gilt centre shield.
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