History

The Military Long Service Bars were instituted by Prince Heinrich XIV (Junior Line) and were conferred upon the non-commissioned officers of the 2nd Battalion of the 7th Thüringen Infantry Regiment (No. 96). They were also conferred upon members of the Gendarmerie, a rural police force.

In order to receive a Military Long Service Bars, an individual had to be a citizen of Reuss.

The I Class Gold Bar was conferred for 21 years of meritorious service.