Military Long Service Decoration, Bar for 21 Years

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  • Military Long Service Decoration, Bar for 21 Years ('A' version) Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    February 28, 1846
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Dienstauszeichnung für Unteroffiziere und Mannschaften nach 21 Dienstjahren'.

Physical Description


A rectangular pebbled clasp with a raised smooth border, constructed of silver gilt. The obverse centre features the crowned monogram ‘E’. The reverse features a horizontal pinback. On a ribbon bar.

History


The Military Long Service Decoration was originally founded by Duke Ernst II to reward the long and faithful service of officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted men in the military.

The bars were awarded to non-commissioned officers and enlisted men.

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Versions

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Version

Military Long Service Decoration, Bar for 21 Years ('E' version)

  • Price

    $400 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: E

  • Size

    40x13.5mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version was awarded between 1846 and 1888. Specimens made of bronze gilt are known to exist.

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Military Long Service Decoration, Bar for 21 Years ('E' & oak leaves version)

  • Price

    $400 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: E

  • Size

    40x13.5mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version was awarded between 1888 and 1894.

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Version

Military Long Service Decoration, Bar for 21 Years ('A' version)

  • Price

    $350 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: A

  • Size

    40x15.5mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version was awarded between 1894 and 1901.

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Military Long Service Decoration, Bar for 21 Years ('CE' version)

  • Price

    $300 USD

  • Composition

    White Metal gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: CE

  • Size

    40x16mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version was awarded between 1901 and 1918.

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