Awards of Germany - Honorary Cross of the 2nd class of the Prussian Union of Warriors

The Prussian Military Union established the Cross of Honor for its members on August 16, 1921 in 2 classes. The award was to be submitted by separate unions of warriors to the land board. The 2nd class was awarded for outstanding services in uniting the soldiers of the Prussian Lande-Union of Warriors. The previous possession of the honorary cross of the 2nd class was a prerequisite for the award of the 1st class. Simultaneous awarding of both classes was not provided. Both classes continued to be worn together. The reason for the award may be a special individual act or many years of faithful duties in PLKV. For the second class, the minimum term is 10 years. The exception is persons over 70 years old. The ratio for grade 2 was set at 10% of members. The award was held free of charge from budget funds from August 1, 1925. In case of death, the awards were subject to return, but they could be purchased from the relatives of the victims. For misdemeanors, the cross could be stripped and had to be returned. The cost of spare crosses, as well as, probably, their purchase by relatives of the victims, for the 2nd class was 4-RM. Crosses were made of various materials, such as bronze or white metal, silver plated. The differences are, in particular, in different weights.

Silver cross in bronze with slightly curved cross ends. Front and back sides with a round medallion. Between the crosses are segments with letters. An ear with a small ring and a belt ring is attached to the upper cruciform shoulder. On the ear is the inscription of the manufacturer H.Timm Berlin.

Front side:

• Between the cross sleeves are sinuous letters - P - L - K - V -
In the
• central shield, surrounded by a border with beads, 5 line inscription:
• - For - Merit - B - Union of Warriors - Essence -

Downside:

• Rough letters are mirrored between the cruciform levers - P - L - K - V -
In the
• central shield, the Keefe House monument with rays in the background is surrounded by a small round rim.

Tape:

Width 28 mm, white edges 1 mm, black and white transverse striped.

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