Original Liberian Military Long Service Medals, Five and Ten Years
Key Information:
• Country: Liberia
• Type: Military Long Service Medals
• Awards: 5 Years and 10 Years
• Five Years Medal dimensions: approx. 55.97 x 44.23 mm
• Ten Years Medal dimensions: approx. 53.02 x 39.02 mm
Medal Design:
Five Years Medal:
White enameled multi-pointed star with central number “5”.
Reverse inscription: “LONG SERVICE”.
Ribbon in yellow with central pale stripe.
Ten Years Medal:
White and grey enameled five-pointed star over radiating base with central number “10”.
Reverse inscription: “LONG SERVICE”.
Ribbon in yellow and light tone vertical sections.
Condition:
• Both medals show natural age-related patina to bronze surfaces.
• Five Years Medal enamel in good condition, minor age speckling visible, no major chips observed. Central “5” disc intact.
• Ten Years Medal enamel shows visible wear: at 12 o’clock on the grey arm there are enamel losses and cracking. At approximately 7 o’clock the white enamel near the lower edge shows cracking.
• Enamel otherwise stable with period wear.
• Five-year ribbon shows staining and service wear.
• Ten-year ribbon shows age wear and small spots.
• Honest period wear overall.
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
Liberian Military Long Service Medals were awarded in recognition of continuous and faithful military service. The five-year and ten-year classes represent progressive acknowledgment of dedication and loyalty. African military decorations such as these are less commonly encountered on the market and are of growing interest to collectors of world orders and decorations.
Summary:
A lot of two original Liberian Military Long Service Medals for five and ten years of service. The five-year example presents well, while the ten-year medal shows visible enamel cracking and losses as described. An interesting and collectible pair for world militaria collectors.