Reserve Infantry Long Service Decorations, II Class Medal

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SKU: 02.BAV.0128.103.01.000

Estimated market value:

$15 USD

  • Reserve Infantry Long Service Decorations, II Class Medal Obverse
  • Reserve Infantry Long Service Decorations, II Class Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$15 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silvered Argentine
  • Inscription
    Obv: TREUE DIENSTE RESERVE LANDWEHR Rev: LANDWEHR DIENST II. KLASSE
  • Size
    33mm

Physical Description and Item Details


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.

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