Military Long Service Bar, I Class (1831-1913)

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  • Military Long Service Bar, I Class (1831-1868, for 25 years) Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    February 2, 1831

Physical Description


The I Class bar varies slightly based on the date.

The I Class Bar (1831-1868) is a rectangular bar constructed of copper gilt. The obverse is smooth and bears the inscription "L G XXV" with a Baden coat of arms in the centre. With a smooth border.

The I Class Bar (1868-1913) is a rectangular bar constructed of copper gilt. The obverse is pebbled and bears the inscription "L G XXI" with a Baden coat of arms in the centre. With a smooth border.

Both are on a red ribbon with yellow stripes.

History


On February 18, 1831, a series of long service decorations were introduced by Grand Duke Leopold of Baden. The decorations were established to recognise long-serving members of the Baden military, including Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Enlisted Ranks.

Initially, a I Class Cross for 25 Years was introduced for Officers and a series of clasps for 25, 18, and 12 years of service were introduced for Non-Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Ranks.

The design and denominations of the clasps were changed in 1868. The I Class Bar was for 21 years, the II Class Bar was for 15 years, and the III Class Bar was for 9 years.

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Versions

  • Price

    $600 USD

  • Composition

    Copper gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: L G XXV

  • Size

    42.5x14.5mm

  • Maker

    P. Willert, Karlsruhe; Teuber, Karlsruhe

  • Version Remarks

    This version is for 25 years.

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  • Price

    $500 USD

  • Composition

    Copper gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: L G XXI

  • Size

    42.5x14.5mm

  • Maker

    A. Werner & Söhne, Berlin; L. Raupp; P. Willert, Karlsruhe; Teuber, Karlsruhe

  • Version Remarks

    This version is for 21 years.

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