Military Long Service Decoration, 1850, Silver Medal for 16 Years

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SKU: 02.SBR.0102.103.01.000

Estimated market value:

$450 USD

  • Military Long Service Decoration, 1850, Silver Medal for 16 Years Obverse

Estimated market value:

$450 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: FG Rev: XVI
  • Size
    21x25mm
  • Version Remarks
    This award is rare.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Military Long Service Decoration, 1850, Silver Medal for 16 Years is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 50, July 14, 2012. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A50_129_160.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


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.

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