Prussia, Kingdom. A 25-Year Long Service Cross, C.1865 United Republic of when he suffered a gun

when he suffered a gun shot wound (shrapnel) to his left cheek

maker marked “Deschler und Sohn

The Montenegrins were pressed by the Great Powers and withheld their forces from fighting in Herzegovina

Miniature of the Order (16

a white fabric-wrapped cardboard insert placed within the base and housing a navy blue felt medal bed

Prussia, Kingdom. A 25-Year Long Service Cross, C.1865 United Republic of when he suffered a gun(Dienstauszeichnung). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Maltese Cross with ribbed arms, the obverse with a central monogram of Friedrich Wilhelm III, the reverse with a number 25 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 36 mm (w) x 41 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.