Long Service Bar, I Class in Gold for 21 Years

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SKU: 02.HSK.0106.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$200 USD

  • Long Service Bar, I Class in Gold for 21 Years Obverse

Estimated market value:

$200 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Kaupert, Kassel
  • Composition
    Silver gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: F. W. I.
  • Size
    42x11mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Long Service Bar, I Class in Gold for 21 Years is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 51, November 6-9, 2013. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A51_097_128.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A rectangular pebbled clasp with a raised smooth border with a decorative double line, constructed of silver gilt. The obverse features the inscription ‘F. W. I.’ (for Friedrich Wilhelm I). The reverse is smooth with the framed maker mark ‘KAUPERT’. On a ribbon bar, the ribbon in purple with narrow golden borders.

History


The Long Service Bar, I Class in Gold for 21 Years was instituted by Elector Friedrich Wilhelm and was conferred upon non-commissioned officers of the standing army who rendered 21 years of meritorious military service.

The award was conferred upon the rank of sergeant and below.

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