Long Service Bar, II Class in Silver for 15 Years

SKU: 02.HSK.0106.102.01

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Attributes

country

Germany
date of institution

March 16, 1849
remarks

The German name of the award is ‘Dienstauszeichnung'.

Physical Description

A rectangular pebbled clasp with a raised smooth border with a decorative double line, constructed of silver. The obverse features the inscription ‘F. W. I.’ (for Friedrich Wilhelm I). The reverse is smooth with the framed maker mark ‘KAUPERT’. On a ribbon bar, the ribbon in red with narrow white borders.

History

The Long Service Bar, II Class in Silver for 15 Years was conferred upon non-commissioned officers of the standing army who rendered 15 years of meritorious military service.

The award was conferred upon the rank of sergeant and below.