Awards of Germany - Order of Landwehr (since 1868 2nd class)

The Landwehr Award was established on January 16, 1842 by King Frederick William IV. in one class. Only with Landwehr Foundation Service Award 1. In 1868, the Landwehr was renamed 2nd class. The award was given to all officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers who transferred from the 2nd rank Landwehr to the Landsturm. For special merits or merits, the award could already be presented in Landwehr. After the foundation of the 1st class, admission requirements were probably added. Now also a call for active service for at least 3 months or participation in a campaign was considered a possible requirement for Landwehr service distinction (now 2nd class). The question of whether 3 months of active service or participation in the campaign in addition to prescribed service should have been provided is controversial. For a transition into a storm, the total service life is 12 years. They consist of 3 years active duty, 4 years reserve/leave, and 5 years landwehr. Order of Landwehr 1st degree. Only officers and doctors in the officer rank could receive the class. The service reward was non-refundable.

Rectangular screed made of blackened iron. Applied to a sheet covered with embroidered tape. On the back is a horizontal needle with reciprocal hooks.

Front side:

• Between the upper and lower edges of the iron braces, golden yellow embroidery is visible.
• Top and bottom intermittent decorative line. Left and right 2 stylized Landwehr crosses.
• Between the crosses are letters and numbers - F.- W.- IV.- at a fracture.
• (Friedrich Wilhelm IV)

Downside:

• Suture is applied on tape from behind. In general, a brochure.