The 21-year service award shown here was introduced from 1879 with a change in years of service. Braces with the number 9 were also released. This latter form was granted to soldiers until 1886, a military convention with Prussia. The Gendarmerie continued to receive this award until 1918.
Service awards for non-commissioned officers and soldiers were established 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. Service awards for non-commissioned officers and soldiers were awarded in 4th grade. 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. 3rd grade, after 15 years, was silver twine. Both staples have raised edges and a grainy inner field. In an ellipse, center the corresponding number. Shown here is 1. The class was assigned after 25 years of service fidelity. 2nd class, from the age of 20, was also a silver cross, but without a beam of radiation between the cross sleeves. The letter - W - is in the medallion of the front side without a crown. Seniority countdown. For the 1st and 2nd. the class was paid a salary supplement. Because of their short lifespan, these awards are very rare.
Silver Cross. Cross arms with raised, polished edges. They are graduated inward. The inner sides of the crosses are smooth. Front and back with silver middle shields worn. Between the transverse sleeves, the radiation beam is graduated to 90 ° in the center. On the upper cruciform shoulder is a soldered ordinary eye with a ribbon ring.
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Award of non-commissioned officers and soldiers for 21 years in 1879
Reverse: Service award for non-commissioned officers and soldiers after 21 years 1879
Awards of World War II