Medal for Long and Faithful Service in the Militia

1815–1914 (Modern era to the First World War)

The Medal for Long and Faithful Service in the Militia was established by Royal Decree on 5 December 1851 to recognise honourable, long-standing and active service by non-commissioned officers and rank-and-file members of the Militia. It has not been awarded since 1907.

After 20 years’ loyal service, the Medal for Loyal Service to the Militia could be worn with a gold-plated ring, a commemorative crown and a wreath of olive and oak leaves; after 30 years’ loyal service, one was entitled to wear a fully gold-plated badge of honour.

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General

Start date	1851
End date	1907
Captions	voorzijde: TROUWE DIENST SCHUTTERIJ
Dimensions [width]	35 mm
Material	gilt silver; silver
Number

Background

Institutional decision	Royal Decree, 5 December 1851, No. 149
Additions	Royal Decree, 2 July 1886
Objective	Established to reward honourable, long-standing and genuine service by non-commissioned officers and lower-ranking members of the Schutterij.
(Historical) context
Producer
Bibliography	Orders and Decorations of the Netherlands, 116
Note	After 20 years’ loyal service, the Medal for Loyal Service to the Militia could be worn with a gold-plated ring, a commemorative crown and a wreath of olive and oak leaves; after 30 years’ loyal service, one was entitled to wear a fully gold-plated badge of honour. The gilding was to be carried out at the wearer’s expense.