Prussia, State. A 25-Year Long Service Cross For Officers United Republic of with an empty matchbox inside

with an empty matchbox inside

the inside lined with off-white velvet

gilt and untouched enamels

slightly damaged (all have been cleaned)

The first unit to arrive on May 25th was the Lakeside Hospital (Base Hospital No

Prussia, State. A 25-Year Long Service Cross For Officers United Republic of with an empty matchbox inside(Dienstauszeichnung fr Offiziere fr 25 Dienstjahre). Issued 1825 1920. A bronze gilt cross pattee; the obverse with a central crowned Royal Monogram of Friedrich Wilhelm III; the reverse with a central XXV for 25 Years of Service; on loop for suspension from a period original ribbon; measuring 39. 33 mm (w) x 39. 31 mm (h); measuring 18. 3 grams; in overall near very fine condition.