German Awards - 1900 Common Badge of Honor Cross

The Cross of the Common Badge of Honor was established on January 27, 1900 by King and Emperor William II. donated.
It was a replacement for the golden badge of honor of 1890. A gold medal could be exchanged for a cross. The award was given to civilians and military personnel who had already been awarded the Common Badge of Honor and had earned the award through new merit. It was also awarded for anniversaries of service, with officials and non-commissioned officers required to serve faithfully for at least 30 years. For special merits, one more gold crown could be added, which was attached with pins. At the previous award of the cross, this was worn further. In addition, anniversary numbers located on the ring of the ribbon were issued for this cross. The numbers 50, 60, 65 and 70 are known. However, they were awarded only singularly. There has been no confirmation in the last 3 years. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. II, 1997.

Silver cross with rounded ends of the cross. These are smooth (finely sifted are also possible). Golden, separately embossed middle signs are superimposed on both sides. On the upper cruciform shoulder, the fist is an ear with a ring of ribbon, when awarded with a crown, this is also attached to the ring of ribbon, the cross of the crown.

Front side:

• Along the edge is a laurel wreath tied with a loop from below.
• 3-line enlarged font in included field
• - MERIT -/- UM -/- STATE -.

Downside:

• Golden central shield with raised border.
In the
• center are winding letters - W - R - a crown above them, including the year number - 1900 -.

Tape:

• white 28 mm, white edges 2 mm, side stripes orange/white 2 mm, central stripes orange 13 mm.

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