Physical Description

A finely pebbled George’s cross with a broad smooth edge, constructed of bronze. The obverse centre medallion is smooth and features the crowned intertwined monogram ‘WE’. The medallion ring features the circular inscription ‘VIGILANDO ASCENDIMUS’ (‘through vigilance we ascend’). The reverse is similar, except that the medallion is framed by an oak leaf wreath that is tied at the bottom by a ribbon, and features the inscription ‘FÜR DEUTSCHE TREUE’ (‘for German loyalty’). On a loop for suspension, on a green ribbon with an inner yellow and outer black side stripe on each side.

History

The Honour Cross for Veteran and Military Associations was instituted by Grand Duke Wilhelm Ernst of Saxony on October 28, 1902, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Saxon-Weimar Regiment. The decoration was awarded to meritorious veteran or military associations and was to be attached to the association’s banner. It was awarded with an accompanying document.
The awarded association had to have existed for at least 25 years and had to have been part of the Veteran and Military Association League for at least 10 years. If it left the League or if it was dissolved, the award had to be returned.