Awards of Germany - Military Cross of Sergeants and Privates for 20 years

Along with service awards for officers, service awards were established for non-commissioned officers and maneuvers. These crosses were introduced on 30 April 1841 by Grand Duke Paul Frederick. Awards were issued for 25, 20, 15 and 10 years. On the one hand, they differ in the number on the back and the material of the front central shield. On the cross for 25 years, the central shield was gilded, at 15 and 20 years of silver, and at 10 years of copper. The middle shields are each 17 mm in size and have been minted and soldered separately. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. II, 1997.

A cross made of silver with a graduated border increased by 2 times. The inner sides of the crosses are smooth. Front and back with a round central shield worn. Above is a soldered ordinary eye with a ribbon ring.

Front side:

• Central shield with double raised edge.
In
• a closed field, intertwined letters - P - F - M -
• A crown hangs over it.

Downside:

• Central shield with double raised edge.
In
• a surrounded field, the Roman number 20-XX -.

Tape:

• Width 35 mm, side stripes yellow/light blue 3 mm each, medium stripes crimson 22 mm.

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