Ernst August Cross for Long Service (in bronze gilt)

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SKU: 02.HAN.0112.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$950 USD

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    Estimated market value:

    $950 USD

    Attributes

    • Country
      Germany
    • Composition
      Bronze gilt
    • Inscription
      Obv: EAR Rev: 50
    • Size
      34.5x34.5mm
    • Version Remarks
      This version is constructed of bronze gilt and was first issued in 1860.

    Physical Description and Item Details


    A straight-armed cross pattée constructed of bronze gilt. The obverse centre bears a circular medallion with the crowned cipher of King Ernst August. The reverse centre bears a circular medallion with the number 50. The cross bears a crown suspension and is on a loop. On a red and navy blue striped ribbon.

    History


    The Ernst August Cross was instituted on May 15, 1844 by King Ernst August. The cross was conferred upon Officers of the Hanoverian Army for 50 years of loyal service. Time spent at war was counted double when calculating the length of one's service.

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