Physical Description

A circular medal constructed of silvered argentine. The obverse bears a cross with a shield with Bavarian lozenges, encompassed by a wreath of oak. The cross is encompassed by the inscription "TREUE DIENSTE RESERVE LANDWEHR" (loyal services reserve homeland defense). The reverse bears a shield with the inscription "IX" (9) encompassed by a wreath. It is surrounded by the inscription "LANDWEHR DIENST II. KLASSE" (homeland defense service 2nd class). On a light blue and white striped ribbon.

History

The Reserve Infantry Long Service Decorations were instituted on January 21, 1876 by King Ludwig II. The III Class Medal was awarded to soldiers who satisfactorily fulfilled their compulsory service in the reserve army, or to individuals called up from the reserves who participated in a campaign of at least three months in duration.