Awards of Germany - Honorary Cross (General Honorary Badge) 1876

The general badge of honor was established by King Albert in 1876 to reward and recognize commendable acts and merits. This order replaced the silver medals of the Order of Merit and the Order of Albrecht, awarded until then. Holders of these awards could exchange them for a new cross. In addition to the constituent act of January 18, 1901, it was established that swords were awarded for differences during the war. The porters, who previously had the reward of peace, had swords located under the ring. On October 18, 1907, a decree was issued stating that the Universal Badge of Honor would be called the Cross of Honor.
An open crown could be added to boost the award. The Cross of Honor, as well as the Cross of Honor with a crown, could be awarded swords for merits in the war, respectively. They intersect through the center. Swords under the ring were no longer awarded.

Gilded bronze cross. The crosses at the ends are bent and centrally pointed. Outer edges of crosses with smooth border. The insides are finely indented. Front and back panels with round center screen (15 mm). On the upper cruciform shoulder is a soldered ordinary eye with a ribbon ring.

Front side:

In
• central shield with narrow edging rough letters - A R -
• About this royal crown.

Downside:

• The middle shield is bounded by an oak-leafy wreath.
In the surrounded
• field is the Saxon coat of arms, above it is a crown.

Tape:

35 mm wide, alternating 4 green and 3 white stripes of 5 mm.

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