Military Long Service Decoration, Gold Bar for 16 Years

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SKU: 02.SHO.0101.103.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1,700 USD

  • Military Long Service Decoration, Gold Bar for 16 Years Obverse

Estimated market value:

$1,700 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: XVI
  • Size
    35x12mm
  • Version Remarks
    This award is extraordinarily rare.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Military Long Service Decoration, Gold Bar 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 finely pebbled rectangular clasp with a raised smooth border, constructed of silver gilt. The obverse features the smooth and raised Roman numeral ‘XVI’. The reverse features a horizontal pinback. On a ribbon bar, on a ribbon of equal parts blue, white, and red (from left to right). 13 grams.

History


The Military Long Service Decorations for non-commissioned officers were introduced on November 17, 1849 by the provisional government of Schleswig-Holstein. They were conferred upon military personnel who rendered long and faithful service.

The Gold Bar for 16 Years was conferred upon non-commissioned officers.

The bar was displayed on a ribbon.

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