Fritz Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Shown here is a selection of Territorial long service awards of various German States - Landwehr-Diensauszeichnung 2nd class, which was awarded until 1913, after which new decoraions in form of a medal appeared. The Landwehr.Dienstauszeichnung was awarded after many years of good service with the Reserve or Landwehr, and was worn on the right upper breast. It could also be worn with civilian dress. Each state had its own decoration. From left to right, Prussia, Bavaria (blue/white) Saxony and Württemberg bottom row: Mecklenburg-Schwerin. The Prussian decoration is by far the most common. Other states are getting rare. The decoration was of coloured woven ribbon on a metal clasp, usually with a pinback.. The ribbon usually had the monogramm of its sovereign between two Landwehr crosses. Unfortunately not a brilliant photo, as you can't quite make out the Bavarian decoration, whose ribbon was quite pale anyway. This had "L.II." between two crosses. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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