Ernst August Cross for Long Service (in bronze gilt)

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SKU: 02.HAN.0112.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$950 USD

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Estimated market value:

$950 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: EAR Rev: 50
  • Size
    34.5x34.5mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version is constructed of bronze gilt and was first issued in 1860.

Physical Description and Item Details


A straight-armed cross pattée constructed of bronze gilt. The obverse centre bears a circular medallion with the crowned cipher of King Ernst August. The reverse centre bears a circular medallion with the number 50. The cross bears a crown suspension and is on a loop. On a red and navy blue striped ribbon.

History


The Ernst August Cross was instituted on May 15, 1844 by King Ernst August. The cross was conferred upon Officers of the Hanoverian Army for 50 years of loyal service. Time spent at war was counted double when calculating the length of one's service.

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