Decoration for Domestic Servants and Labour, Silver Cross

SKU: 02.SBS.0113.102.01

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Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    October 26, 1896
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Kreuz für Treue in der Arbeit’.

Physical Description


A smooth Latin cross, constructed of silver and silver gilt. On top of the 12 o’clock arm is a golden immobile crown. The cross arms feature the inscription ‘FÜR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT’. Where the cross arms meet is the crowned monogram ‘M’. On a loop for suspension, on a black ribbon.

History


The Decoration for Domestic Servants and Labour was founded on October 20, 1896, by Prince Carl Günther of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen. The Silver Cross was conferred upon female domestic servants and labourers who rendered 40 years of irreproachable and uninterrupted service with the same employer. Individuals who served in the prince’s household were eligible to receive the award after 25 years of irreproachable service.

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Versions

  • Price

    $600 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Silver gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: FÜR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT Rev: M

  • Size

    42x83mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    45 were awarded. 13 of the crosses were produced by jeweller Hugo Boer, Sondershausen.

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