German Awards - Cross of the Common Badge of Honor with Crown

This Cross of the Common Badge of Honor with a crown was established as a special elevation of the Cross on January 27, 1900, together with the Cross of the Common Badge of Honor by the King and Emperor William II. donated. The Golden Crown was awarded for special services. This could be done after the crucifixion.
The cross was introduced as 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. In addition, anniversary numbers located on the ring of the ribbon were issued for this cross. Combinations with crown and anniversary numbers are also possible. 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. The cross of the Common Badge of Honor with a crown was rarely awarded. By 1913, about 160 awards had been received. Until 1918, of course, awards were held. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. II, 1997.

Silver cross with rounded ends of the cross. The crosses are smooth with an inner recessed edge. Golden, separately embossed middle signs are superimposed on both sides. On the upper cruciform shoulder is the ear. A gilded, openwork crown is movably connected with this. A rigid ribbon ring passes through the imperial crown apple. On the lower cruciform shoulder on the end side is a corrugated sign - W - for Johann Wagner & Sohn Berlin.

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.