Mannschaftsdienstzeichen 1. und 2. Klasse

A Xo

I would like details on the Mannschaftsdienstzeichen 1. und 2. Klasse.

All that I can find out is that they were probably awarded for reenlistment.

What are the differences? Were they for both warrant officers and enlisted men?

A Xo

It seems that there was also a Mannschaftsdienstzeichen 3. Klasse.

Warrant officer means non-commissioned officer.

For how many years was an enlistment in the army?

A Xo

I am pleased to report that, after diligent research, I have answered my question😎.

https://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katonai_Szolg%C3%A1lati_Jel

Julia Szent-Györgyi

Wait, so at first, 2nd class was better than 1st?

A Xo

Wikipedia is not a primary source and the information is not referenced, so I am still awaiting comments.

A Xo

"Unteroffiziere (Oest.-Ung.). freiwillig fortdienende erhalten nach 3jähriger Dienstzeit 1. nach 6jähriger 2. nach 9jähriger 3. schwarzgelbe Armstreifen als Auszeichnung; nach 12jähriger Dienstzeit überdies das Dienstzeichen, ein Kreuz mit Schwarzgelben Bande auf der Brust zu tragen."

Illustrirtes Militär-Lexikon für die k. un k.... J. Scheibert, 1897.

A Xo

While I am still waiting for a comment from an avid phalerist amongst the learned members of our group, I have found a detailed webpage. It seems that the Wikipedia information left out a lot of detail.😎

https://lombardoveneta.weebly.com/onorificenze-austriache-del-periodo-monarchico-dal-1804-al-1918.html

PABulfinch

Leaving a comment to put at the top of Discussions

A Xo

Still awaiting comments from an avid phalerist.