German Awards - Golden Cross for Female Servants Monogram - E -

The golden cross for female servants was presented on March 11, 1895 by Grand Duchess Victoria Melita. She received permission for this from the husband of the Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig. The awards went to female maids who served at least 25 and 50 years in the same service relationship. Awards day has always been Princess Elizabeth's birthday on March 11, which at the same time was a donation day. Until 1901, the crosses in the central ring had the letters - V - M - for Victoria, Melita. On March 11, 1902, the monogram was changed to letters - E. Princess Elizabeth died in 1903 at the age of 8 while hunting in Poland. The monogram change is probably due to Victoria Melita's divorce on 21 December 1901. Crosses were awarded for 25 and 50 years of service. The difference is that over 50 years of service, the crosses covered the name engraving on the back with shiny fragments. The inscription is engraved on the depicted cross.

Gold is also a silver gilded cross in Greek form. In the center there is a ring with an internal monogram. Upstairs sits the crown. On the upper cruciform shoulder is a parallel eye with a ribbon ring. Reverse side with media engraving and date. On the ear is a golden punch - 585 -.

Front side:

• The cruciform shoulders are smooth without raised edges.
In the
• center is a rounded ring. It's with a plastic crown on.
• Inside the ring is a letter - E - for Elizabeth.
• A letter in the form of an open 4-corner top and bottom, as well as links associated with the edge.
• The ring is superimposed on the center of the cross and passes the corners of the cross.

Downside:

• On horizontal cruciform arms above the middle is engraved the name of the wearer.
• On the lower cross sleeve, one above the other, the award date is 11/3. -/- 1913 -.

Obverse: Golden Cross for Women Servants Monogram - E -

Reverse: Golden Cross for Female Servants Monogram - E -

Established:

March 11, 1895 Grand Duchess Victoria Melita
March 11, 1902 Monogram change

Awarded:

1895-1901 Monogram - VM -
1902-1918 Monogram - E -

Data:

• Material: Gold
• Size: 30mm x 48mm
• Weight: 4.7g

estimated collector price:

1000 – 1200 €

OEK Number:

930