German Awards - Service Award 3. Class for non-commissioned officers and soldiers 1833

Service awards for non-commissioned officers and soldiers were established in 4th grade on April 1, 1833 by Duke Wilhelm. It was founded on April 2, 1827 by Duke Charles II. the donated cross was redone for 25 years by officers. 1 and 2. Class - silver crosses. 3rd and 4th. The class was produced in the form of a buckle. The service award was presented for continuous and impeccable service. After 10 years, 4th grade was assigned, an iron patch on the ribbon. Shown here 3. The class, after 15 years, was silver. Both staples have raised edges and a grainy inner field. In an ellipse, center the corresponding number. 1st class, silver cross, was granted after 25 years of service loyalty. 2nd class, from the age of 20, was also a silver cross, but without a beam of radiation between the cross sleeves. For the 1st and 2nd. the class was paid a salary supplement. 3rd and 4th. the class received no monetary allowance. Service awards were subject to return. Because of their short lifespan, these awards are very rare. Data on the award is given only until 1837. In terms of 46 years, there should be no more than 144 service awards 3. has been assigned a class. In this case, the return requirement must be less than 100 copies.

Rectangular silver clasp with raised, stepped edges. Clasp on the order ribbon. Back side with horizontal pin. (Not preserved)

Front side:

• The raised edges are polished and graduated inwards with decorations.
• The inner field is decorated with rhombuses and 5-beam stars located inside.
In the
• center is a linden tree with a raised edge. The central shield is again raised and finely indented.
• It smoothly and increases the number - 15 -.

Downside:

• A blue-yellow ribbon is sewn up at the back.
In
• a horizontal position - a pin with a hook. (Not received)