Germany. A 50-Year Civil Faithful Service Cross consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Footnote: Originally instituted as the

Footnote: Originally instituted as the Institution of Military Merit (Institution du Mérite militaire) in 1759

was mainly furnished by means of the system of reserves which Wolseley had originated

It was also given to some allied troops and commanders

She was sunk on June 1

Germany. A 50-Year Civil Faithful Service Cross consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Footnote: Originally instituted as the(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen fr Beamte Angestellte und Arbeiter im ffentlichen Dienst). Constructed of silvered and gilt tombac, constructed in the shape of a cross patte; the obverse with a gilt oak wreath between the arms of the cross, with a static black enameled swastika in the center and the numeral 50: in gilt on the twelve oclock arm; the reverse inscribed Fr Treue Dienste (German For Loyal Services); on a loop for suspension from its period