Military Long Service Decoration, 1867-1914, I Class Gold Bar for 21 Years

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  • Military Long Service Decoration, 1867-1914, I Class Gold Bar for 21 Years Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    July 17, 1850
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Dienstauszeichnung 1. Klasse nach 21 Dienstjahren’.

Physical Description


A finely pebbled rectangular clasp with a narrow raised edge, constructed of bronze gilt. The obverse features the crowned monogram ‘G’. The reverse features a horizontal pinback. On a ribbon bar, on a blue ribbon with narrow yellow borders.

History


The Military Long Service Decoration was originally 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. Separate decorations were created for officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted personnel.

The decorations were no longer conferred after Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt signed a military convention with Prussia in 1867. In 1867, Prince Georg created a new set of long service decorations for non-commissioned officers who served with the 3rd Battalion of the 7th Thuringian Infantry Regiment No. 96. The decorations were also conferred upon the non-commissioned officers of the Gendarmerie.

The I Class Gold Bar for 21 Years was conferred in recognition of 21 years of irreproachable service.

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  • Price

    $800 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: G

  • Size

    40x14mm

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