Item description
Luitpold Kreuz für 40 Jahre im Staats- und Gemeindedienst – Luitpold Cross for 40 Yeaes of Cilvil Service
Established w 1911 by Prince Regent Luitpold, to hi 90th Birthday Anniversary. Awarded to citizens who had served loyally and honorably in state, court, church or community service for 40 years.
Reference: OEK 471
Goldbronze, very nice condition. On the original old ribbon.
Provenience: Sammlung Peter Groch (Peter Grch Collection). In the OEK Catalog “Deutsche Oren und Ehrenzeichen 1800-1945” is exactly this piece depicted.