The insignia was first established on September 9, 1833 by King William in 2 classes. The cross was awarded to officers after 25 years and non-commissioned officers and soldiers after 20 years of loyal service. Active service without a training period was counted. The war years were doubly counted. Since 1839, military officials in the administration and the ministry could also receive honorary badges. Badges of honor under William were awarded in 2 forms. The 1st form from 1833 to 1850 had a parallel ear and an arched smooth back. The 2nd form from 1850 to 1864 had a transversely standing ear and another cruciform shape. For non-commissioned officers, the service life changed to 18 years for 2nd class and 30 years for 1st class. Both did not have a medallion with a font on the back.
This service award for officers, for 25 years of service, was awarded under the government of King Charles with the initials of the latter - K. On the reverse is a medallion with an inscription. The 2nd class was adapted to Prussian rules after a military convention with Prussia.
Bronze gilded cross with slightly figured cross sleeves. Cruciform shoulders with raised smooth edges, granular inner sides. Front and rear with 17 mm middle shields. On the upper cruciform shoulder is a soldered ear with a ribbon ring.
Front side:
Downside:
Tape:
Front: 1st Class insignia for 25 years 1864
Reverse: 1st Class insignia for 25 years 1864
Awards of World War II