Long Service Bar, 1847 (Anhalt-Bernburg), I Class for 21 Years

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SKU: 02.ANH.0120.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$850 USD

  • Long Service Bar, 1847 (Anhalt-Bernburg), I Class for 21 Years Obverse

Estimated market value:

$850 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: ALEX XXI CARL
  • Size
    10x38mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Long Service Bar, 1847 (Anhalt-Bernburg), I Class for 21 Years is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 47, December 17, 2011. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A47_001_032.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A rectangular bar constructed of bronze gilt, on a green ribbon bar with yellow stripes. The bar features a central Roman numeral "XXI" within the inscription "ALEX CARL". Weighing 7.4 grams.

History


The Long Service Bar was established in March 24, 1847 by Duke Alexander Carl. The bar was awarded to Non-Commissioned Officers, military surgeons, members of the police force, and Enlisted Men. The I Class Bar was awarded to those who who rendered 21 years of military service. The awarding of the Long Service Bar ended on May 8, 1864.

A total of 54 I Class Bars were awarded.

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