Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Long Service Cross For 25 Years Archive Shortly before retirement

Shortly before retirement

along with a copy of the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 35396 of Friday

October 31

Breast Star Second Class

crazing evident in the red and white enamels

Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Long Service Cross For 25 Years Archive Shortly before retirement(Militr Dienstauszeichnungen). Instituted on 18 June 1825. Type 1. (1825 1913 Issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse centre presenting the crowned monogram FWE III for Friedrich Wilhelm III, the reverse central presenting the Roman numerals XXV (25), measuring 39. 23 mm (w) x 39. 50 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original blue ribbon, and in very fine condition.