Long Service Awards -- When were they established?

[Mike H]

A friend has informed me the Wehrmacht long service medals (ribbons and devices) were not established until 1936.

Can someone confirm?

Thanks,

Mike

[luftkrieg]

A friend has informed me the Wehrmacht long service medals (ribbons and devices) were not established until 1936.

Can someone confirm?

Thanks,

Mike

Hi Mike,

As far as I am aware this is true. They were establised 16th March 1936.
The oakleaves denoting 40 years service were established sometime in 1939.

Kind regards
Pierce

[J C Gray]

The oakleaves denoting 40 years service were established sometime in 1939.
Pierce

10th. March 1939.

[luftkrieg]

10th. March 1939.

Thanks.

[Gary B]

A friend has informed me the Wehrmacht long service medals (ribbons and devices) were not established until 1936.

Can someone confirm?

Thanks,

Mike

Important to know when one is trying to figure out what ribbon bars would be present on a uniform as of a certain date.....

Gary B

[Mike H]

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Important to know when one is trying to figure out what ribbon bars would be present on a uniform as of a certain date.....

Gary B

Ah, Gary ... you know what I am up to, don't you, buddy?

Mike

[Stu W]

Here is a bit more info on the combinations approved for wear.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/serv...ice_awards.htm

Regards,
Stu