Awards of Germany - Cross of Honor 1st class of the Baden Union of Warriors for 30 years

The cross presented here for 30 years of faithful membership was established only 1 year later than the first two honorary crosses. This was probably due to the fact that the Baden Military Union already on July 2, 1929, by decision of Earth Day, established a federal cross of honor in two classes. The 1st class cross was awarded for 50 years of membership in the Baden Union of Warriors. The 2nd class cross was enameled in blue and could be awarded after 15 years. The Baden Military Union was founded in 1873. Patronage was assumed by the then Grand Duke Frederick I. Since 1919, it was called the Baden Union of Warriors. The challenge was to cultivate love and loyalty to the fatherland and maintain a newfound sense of unity through the founding of an empire. Members supported each other and helped the families of their fallen comrades. The deceased members were given the last team, and at local celebrations and celebrations, the clubs were involved in the holding. In public life, clubs were also considered an integral part. Frets periodically (annually) held warrior days. For multi-year membership, followers were later created with the corresponding number. Later, the Union of Baden Military Unions joined the Kiefhauser Union, which unites the organization of land military unions throughout the empire. Like many other land associations, the Baden Confederation retained a certain independence. At the time of joining the Kaifhauser Union, the Baden Union of Military Unions totaled 1386 associations with 131,473 members. Honorary crosses are very rare. The manufacturer was B. H. Mayer of Pforzheim. Source: H. Voller, Orders and portable honorary signs of the Grand Duchy and the Republic of Baden. 2019

Eight-pointed gilded cross made of copper alloy. On the front side, the cruciform hands are enameled in white, a round medallion is placed in the center. The edges of the cross sleeves are smooth and gilded. On the gilded back is a vertical pin with a transponder hook. In the center of the manufacturer.

Front side:

• A central gilded shield with a wide blue enameled border. On it is a golden letter:
• Above - ° - 30 - YEARS - B - FIDELITY - FIRM - ° -,
• Below - ZUM - BAD. - UNION OF WARRIORS -.
In
• a surrounded field, on a yellow-red-yellow background, a golden, Baden griffin walking to the right, a shield in its claws.

Downside:

• Smooth and gilded. Stamped by manufacturer: - B.- H.- Mayer -/- Pforzheim -
• Vertical thin pin with mating hook.

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