Army Long Service Bar, 1870, III Class for 9 Years

SKU: 02.ANH.0112.103.01

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  • Army Long Service Bar, 1870, III Class for 9 Years Obverse
  • Army Long Service Bar, 1870, III Class for 9 Years Reverse
  • Army Long Service Bar, 1870, III Class for 9 Years Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    April 6, 1870

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.

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Versions

  • Price

    $250 USD

  • Composition

    Iron/Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: L. IX

  • Size

    44mm x 13mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The silver frame on older examples is 1mm wide and on newer examples it is 2mm.

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