Physical Description

A smooth oval medal with a raised edge, constructed of silver. The obverse features the crowned, mirrored, and intertwined monogram ‘FG’. The reverse features the Roman numeral ‘XVI’. On a loop for suspension, on a blue ribbon with broad black side stripes and narrow yellow borders.

History

The Military Long Service Decoration was instituted on July 17, 1850 by Prince Friedrich Günther. The awards were conferred upon military personnel who rendered long and faithful service with the Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt army.

The decorations were no longer conferred after Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt signed a military convention with Prussia in 1867.

The Silver Medal for 16 Years was conferred upon non-commissioned officers in recognition of 16 years of irreproachable service.