Physical Description

A rectangular pebbled clasp with a raised smooth edge, constructed of silver gilt. The obverse centre features the crowned Hohenzollern coat of arms with ‘FH’ on the left and the Roman numeral ‘XX’ on the right. The reverse features a horizontal pinback. On a ribbon bar, the ribbon is black with narrow silver side stripes.

History

The Military Long Service Decoration was jointly founded by Prince Friedrich of Hohenzollern-Hechingen and Prince Carl Anton of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen as a replacement for the previously used chevrons.

The I Class Bar for 20 Years was awarded to non-commissioned officers and enlisted men to recognize 20 years of long and faithful service.

War years counted for double.