Military Long Service Decoration, 1850, Silver Cross for 25 Years

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  • Military Long Service Decoration, 1850, Silver Cross for 25 Years Obverse
  • Military Long Service Decoration, 1850, Silver Cross for 25 Years Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    July 17, 1850
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Dienstzeichen für Unteroffiziere nach 25 Dienstjahren’.

Physical Description


A finely pebbled cross moline with smooth raised edges, constructed of silver. The obverse centre medallion features the mirrored and intertwined monogram ‘FG’. The medallion ring is a narrow laurel wreath. The reverse is similar, except that the centre medallion features the inscription ‘FÜR 25JÄHRIGE TREUE DIENSTE’ (‘for 25 years of loyal service’). On a loop for suspension, on a blue ribbon with broad black side stripes and narrow yellow borders.

History


The Military Long Service Decoration was instituted on July 17, 1850 by Prince Friedrich Günther. The awards were conferred upon military personnel who rendered long and faithful service with the Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt army.

The decorations were no longer conferred after Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt signed a military convention with Prussia in 1867.

The Silver Cross for 25 Years was conferred upon non-commissioned officers in recognition of 25 years of irreproachable service.

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Versions

  • Price

    $600 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: FG Rev: FÜR 25 JÄHRIGE TREUE DIENSTE

  • Size

    32mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This award is rare.

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