Awards of Germany - Award Cross for 25 years of service of non-commissioned officers

The award cross for 25 years of military service of non-commissioned officers, together with a gilded cross for officers, was established on December 24, 1838 by the Grand Duke Paul Friedrich Augustus. It was awarded in 2 versions. Officers received a cross gilded in bronze, and lower servicemen - from sergeant major down in silver. The reason for the creation of the fund was the 25th anniversary of the call of Duke Peter Friedrich Ludwig to the general armament of the country after his return from exile. Servicemen who faithfully served the Fatherland for 25 years were awarded. After the conclusion of a military convention with Prussia, the awarding of the military was discontinued. After that, the cross continued to be awarded to gendarmes and land dragoons. However, they had to take part in at least one campaign. The military was awarded 103 crosses. In total, the circulation is 214 pieces. As a manufacturer, Sy and Wagner are known in Berlin. Source: Friedhelm Beyreiss, Order of the House and portable honorary signs of the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg 1813-1918.

Silver cross. Cross arms with triple lines at the edges. The inner sides of the crosses are smooth and polished. Front and back with a round central shield worn. (15 mm) On the upper cruciform shoulder, a soldered stronger eye with a bandage ring.

Front side:

• Central shield with double raised edge.
In the
• closed field, the German letters are P - F - A -.
• Above it is a crown.

Downside:

• Central shield with double raised edge.
In
• a surrounded field, the Roman number 25 - XXV -.

Tape:

• red 38 mm wide, edge 2 mm, side stripes blue 4 mm.

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