Long Service Bar, 1847 (Anhalt-Bernburg), III Class for 9 Years

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SKU: 02.ANH.0120.103.01.000

Estimated market value:

$450 USD

  • Long Service Bar, 1847 (Anhalt-Bernburg), III Class for 9 Years Obverse

Estimated market value:

$450 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Blackened Iron
  • Inscription
    Obv: ALEX IX CARL
  • Size
    10x38mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Long Service Bar, 1847 (Anhalt-Bernburg), III Class for 9 Years is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 54, May 4, 2013. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A54_129_160.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A rectangular bar constructed of blackened iron on a green ribbon bar with black stripes. The bar features a central Roman numeral "IX" within the inscription "ALEX CARL". Weighing 8 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 III Class Bar was awarded to those who who rendered 9 years of military service. The awarding of the Long Service Bar ended on May 8, 1864.

A total of 86 III Class Bars were awarded.

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