Military Long Service Decoration, Bar for 15 Years ('E' & oak leaves version)

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SKU: 02.SXC.0106.103.01.001

Estimated market value:

$300 USD

  • Military Long Service Decoration, Bar for 15 Years ('E' & oak leaves version) Obverse

Estimated market value:

$300 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silvered White Metal
  • Inscription
    Obv: E
  • Size
    40x13.5mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version was awarded between 1888 and 1894.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Military Long Service Decoration, Bar for 15 Years ('E' & oak leaves version) 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_129_160.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A rectangular pebbled clasp with a raised smooth border, constructed of silvered white metal. The obverse centre features the crowned monogram ā€˜Eā€™ with a sprig of oak leaves on each side. The reverse features a horizontal pinback. On a ribbon bar, the ribbon is green with narrow white side stripes.

History


The Military Long Service Decoration was originally founded by Duke Ernst II to reward the long and faithful service of officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted men in the military.

The bars were awarded to non-commissioned officers and enlisted men.

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