Military Long Service Bar, Type II, I Class for 21 Years

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SKU: 02.HSD.0110.201.01.000

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

  • Military Long Service Bar, Type II, I Class for 21 Years Obverse

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: 21 DIENST JAHRE
  • Size
    40x14mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Military Long Service Bar, Type II, 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_097_128.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A rectangular pebbled clasp with a raised smooth border, constructed of bronze gilt, featuring the inscription ‘21 DIENST JAHRE’ (21 years of service). The reverse features a horizontal pinback. On a ribbon bar, the ribbon in dark red with two broad white side stripes.

History


The Military Long Service Bar was founded by Grand Duke Ludwig III and was conferred upon Non-Commissioned Officers and soldiers to denote seniority and long service.

Type I was discontinued following the formation of the German Empire in 1871. It was replaced with Type II, which was only conferred upon Non-Commissioned Officers.

The Type II bars are similar in design to the Prussian Long Service Decorations.

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