Awards Germany - Service Award Buckle 3rd Class 1825

This service award was awarded to non-commissioned officers and soldiers who served faithfully in the army for 9 years. If people participated in hostilities or wars, this time was doubly counted. These staples were not replaced by medals or crosses until 1913.

The award is in the form of a clasp superimposed on a sheet covered with an order ribbon, with a needle located on the back side, transverse. Versions of rapprochement are also known. The earlier form of the award had a smaller 3 in the shield and was about twice as expensive.

Front side:

• blackened iron span with edge and small line
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• finely divided field protruding letters (in a break) - F. - U. - and Roman 3 - III. -
• underlain by blue ribbon black side stripes

Downside:

• sewn ribbon with cross pin