Military Long Service Decoration, 1914-1918, II Class Medal for 12 Years
SKU: 02.SBS.0119.102.01
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Attributes
Physical Description
A smooth circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of tombac. The obverse features the crowned, mirrored, and intertwined monogram ‘G’ with the circular inscription ‘TREUE DIENSTE BEI DER FAHNE’ (‘loyal service to the flag’). The reverse features the Roman numeral ‘XII’. On a loop for suspension, on a blue ribbon with white side stripes.
History
The Military Long Service Decoration was introduced on June 6, 1914 by Prince Günther of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt and Sondershausen. The award was conferred upon the non-commissioned officers of the 3rd Battalion of the 7th Thuringian Infantry Regiment No. 96 who rendered long and faithful service.
The decoration was established as a replacement for the Military Long Service Decoration which was established in 1867. Recipients of the previous style of the award were allowed to exchange their decoration for the new style. Recipients who were no longer active members of the army could pay to receive the new form of the decoration.
Versions
$100 USD
Tombac
Obv: TREUE DIENSTE BEI DER FAHNE. Rev: XII
30mm
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