German Awards - 1st Class Award for Non-Commissioned Officers (Buckle) 1849

Elector Friedrich Wilhelm (in 1835 still co-ruler with his father) re-established service awards on March 16, 1849. With awards for service to non-commissioned officers in the form of a buckle, the elector also established the 25-year Service Cross for officers. In the Elector of Hesse-Kassel, service awards for non-commissioned officers were first established in 1835. They were awarded the cross for 20, 15 and 10 years of service. The 1835 Service Distinction Statutes were repealed and amended. Service years were changed to 21 years for 1st class, gold plated silver clip, 15 years for 2nd class, silver clip and 9 years for 3rd class, iron clip with silver frame. Garrison troops, gendarmerie officers and a home for the disabled, which had been considered until now, were no longer among those eligible. They were no longer among the fighters of the standing army. Service awards issued by then could continue to be worn. The award date annually became August 20 (the birthday of Friedrich Wilhelm). In the event of death or promotion, the badge of honour was to be returned to the regiment. Service awards were extremely rare due to the size of the contingent. The only manufacturer is Kaupert. Source: Jörg Nemmergut "German Orders and Insignia until 1945" Volume 1, 1999.

Rectangular silver gilt buckle. On the reverse side is a sewn metal strip for stretching the order ribbon. Suture is applied on tape from behind. In horizontal position - a pin with a mating hook. (Missing here).

Front side:

• Screed with raised, 2-step, raised edge.
In
• a closed, marked field, carved letters in Gothic font:
• - F - ° - W - ° - I - ° - for Friedrich Wilhelm I.

Downside:

• The tape is sewn up. The hook pin is missing.

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