Long Service Bar in Silver for 15 Years

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SKU: 02.BRE.0102.104.01.000

Estimated market value:

$600 USD

  • Long Service Bar in Silver for 15 Years Obverse

    Image courtesy of Auction House Andreas Thies

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    Estimated market value:

    $600 USD

    Attributes

    • Country
      Germany
    • Makers
      Wilkens & Söhne, Bremen
    • Composition
      Silver
    • Inscription
      Obv: XV
    • Size
      38x20mm
    • Image Licensing
      The image of the Long Service Bar in Silver for 15 Years is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 50, July 14, 2012. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A50_033_064.pdf

    Physical Description and Item Details


    A rectangular bar constructed of silver, on a red and white ribbon bar. The obverse bar bears "XV" (15) and has a smooth border. The reverse bears a pin for attachment. Measuring 38mm x 20mm.

    History


    The Long Service Decorations were established by the Senate of Bremen on December 21, 1860. The Senate determined that long-term loyal military service should be awarded, that Prussia had already introduced service awards in 1825, and such decorations were gradually being adopted by all states of the German Confederation.
    The Senate produced 203 service awards and kept them in stock. The awards were returnable and upon receiving a higher class, the lower would be returned. The obligation to return the award was lifted on March 16, 1928 by the Bremen Senate.

    The Long Service Bar was established by the Senate of Bremen and was conferred upon Non-Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Men who rendered 15 years of loyal military service.

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