1. Military Service was founded on the 26th December, 1833 ; it consists of a cross, for officers, of gold, and for subofficers and privates of silver. The front shows the letter "L", with a crown above it, and the reverse the words : "XXV. Jahre treuer Dienste" (Twenty-five years' loyal service) (No. 5). It may, therefore, be claimed only after twenty-five years active service. The cross is worn upon the left breast suspended by a red and white ribbon. The years of campaign count double. Since 1839, a similar cross for fifty years' service has been introduced.
2. Decoration for Field Service was founded on the 14th of June, 1840, for all military grades ; it consists of a medal cast of heavy or gun metal. The front exhibits the letter "L" with a crown above it, and the inscription : "Gestiftet am 14 Juni, 1840" (Founded on the 14th June, 1840), and the reverse the words : "Für treuen Dienst im Kriege" (For faithful service in war) (No. 9). It is worn on the left breast suspended by a red ribbon with white borders. After the decease of the owner, the medal remains in the family.
2. Decoration for Field Service was founded on the 14th of June, 1840, for all military grades ; it consists of a medal cast of heavy or gun metal. The front exhibits the letter "L" with a crown above it, and the inscription : "Gestiftet am 14 Juni, 1840" (Founded on the 14th June, 1840), and the reverse the words : "Für treuen Dienst im Kriege" (For faithful service in war) (No. 9). It is worn on the left breast suspended by a red ribbon with white borders. After the decease of the owner, the medal remains in the family.
Source : the book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations, sir Bernard BURKE, 1858
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