Kaiserreich Preussen Landwehr Dienstauszeichnung (ab 1868 2.Klasse)

In a good but used condition a Prussian Landwehr service award 2nd class

The Landwehr service award was donated to a class on January 16, 1842 by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV. It was only when the Landwehr Service Award 1st Class was founded in 1868 that it became 2nd Class. The Landwehr service award was awarded to all officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers who transferred from the Landwehr 2nd contingent to the Landsturm. For special achievements or merits, the award could already be given by the Landwehr. After the foundation of the 1st class, the entry requirements were probably supplemented. Now being called up for active service for at least 3 months or taking part in a campaign was also considered a possible prerequisite for the Landwehr service award (now the 2nd class). Whether the 3 months of active service or participation in a military campaign had to be completed in addition to the required service is controversially discussed. Transferring to the Landsturm requires a total period of service of 12 years. These consist of 3 years of active service, 4 years in the reserve/leave status and 5 years in the Landwehr. The Landwehr service award 1st class could only be obtained by officers and doctors with officer rank. The service award was not subject to return.

Rectangular barrette made of blackened iron. These applied to a sheet covered with embroidered ribbon. On the back there is a horizontal needle with a counter hook.

Frontside: Golden yellow embroidery can be seen between the top and bottom edge of the iron clasp.
An interrupted decorative line at the top and bottom. Left and right 2 stylized Landwehr crosses.
Between the crosses the letters and number – F.- W.- IV.- in Fraktur. (Friedrich Wilhelm IV.)

Backside: The ribbon is sewn on the back. These field clasps were sewn on the soldiers uniform.

Code: 53615