Military Long Service Decoration, 1838-1914, Gold Cross for 20 Years

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  • Military Long Service Decoration, 1838-1914, Gold Cross for 20 Years (for royalty) Obverse
  • Military Long Service Decoration, 1838-1914, Gold Cross for 20 Years (for royalty) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    March 22, 1838
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Dienstauszeichnung für Offiziere nach 20 Dienstjahren’.

Physical Description


A smooth Maltese cross with a decorative line about 2 cm from the edge, constructed of copper gilt. The obverse centre medallion features the crowned monogram ‘GFC II’. The medallion ring is hatched and raised. The reverse is similar, except that the medallion features the Roman numeral ‘XX’. On a loop for suspension, on a blue ribbon with white side stripes.

History


The Military Long Service Decoration was established on March 22, 1838 by Prince Günther Friedrich Carl II. The award was conferred upon military personnel who had rendered long and faithful service.

Three separate decorations were created for officer ranks: Gold Cross for 20 Years, Gold Cross for 20 Years with Crown, and Gold Cross for 20 Years for Royalty.

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Versions

  • Price

    $2,000 USD

  • Composition

    Copper gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: GFC II Rev: XX

  • Size

    41x41mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This award is extraordinarily rare. Specimens in bronze gilt are known to have been produced.

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  • Price

    $3,700 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: GFC II Rev: XX

  • Size

    41x42mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $7,500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: GFC II Rev: XX

  • Size

    42x42mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    Two were produced. It is unknown if they were ever awarded.

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