Army Long Service Bar, 1870, III Class for 9 Years
SKU: 02.ANH.0112.103.01
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Attributes
Physical Description
A rectangular bar constructed of iron and silver, on a green ribbon bar. The bar is pebbled, with a Gothic letter "L", a coat of arms of Anhalt, and the Roman numeral "IX" (9). The reverse bears a pin for attachment. Measuring 43mm x 12mm.
History
The Army Long Service Bar was instituted on April 6, 1870 by Duke Leopold IV. The bar was conferred upon Non-Commissioned Officers and soldiers who rendered long and faithful service in the Anhalt Army.
The I Class Bar was for 21 years of service, the II Class Bar was for 15 years, and the III Class bar was for 9 years.
The Army Long Service Bar would later be replaced by Duke Friedrich II on January 1, 1914 with the Army Long Service Decorations.
Versions
$250 USD
Iron/Silver
Obv: L. IX
44mm x 13mm
The silver frame on older examples is 1mm wide and on newer examples it is 2mm.
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