Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Long Service Decoration, Twenty-Five Year, Type I Newly Listed (Vabadusrist)

(Vabadusrist)

and minor tears

within it is a Grand Cross of the Iron Cross 1870 with a silvered frame and a blackened iron core (magnetic)

Signature on Post War Photo: Dr

a used example in overall very fine condition

Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Long Service Decoration, Twenty-Five Year, Type I Newly Listed (Vabadusrist)(Militar Dienstauszeichnungen) Instituted 18 June 1825. A straight arm cross paty constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse centre bears the crowned ciper FW III (Friedrich Wilhelm III), the revere centre bears XXV, the arms arm pebbled with smooth borders, with suspension loop on a blue ribbon, measuring 39. 40 mm (w) x 43. 90 mm (h), very fine.