Physical Description

A rectangular bar constructed of silver, on a red and white striped ribbon bar. The obverse bears the castle of Hamburg on a smooth background with a smooth border. The reverse bears the Roman numeral "XV".

History

The Long Service Bar was established by the Senate of Hamburg on July 30, 1858. The Long Service Bar for 15 Years in Silver was conferred upon Non-Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Men who rendered 15 years of active military service.