Long Sevice Decorations, I Class Bar for 20 Years (for soldiers)

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SKU: 02.WLD.0101.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$850 USD

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Estimated market value:

$850 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: G.V.
  • Size
    42x12mm

Physical Description and Item Details


A rectangular finely pebbled clasp, constructed of silver gilt, with a raised smooth frame in silver. The obverse features the monogram ‘G. V.’ with an oak leaf on each side. The reverse features a horizontal pinback. On a ribbon bar, on a black ribbon with an inner red and an outer yellow border on each side.

History


The Long Service Decorations were introduced on June 10, 1848 by Princess Emma, who was acting as the guardian of Prince Georg Viktor of Waldeck and Pyrmont. The decoration was conferred upon soldiers holding the rank of Sergeant and below who rendered 10, 15, or 20 years of loyal service. Alongside the award, each recipient was given an award document.

The I Class Bar for 20 Years was conferred upon military personnel in the active and reserve force who rendered 20 years of irreproachable service. The I Class Bar was also conferred upon members of the police force for 20 years of service.

The obverse of the bar features the initials "GV" flanked by oak leaves.

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