Saxony, Kingdom. An Officer’s 25-Year Long Service Cross, C.1900 Archive born May 23

born May 23

obverse illustrating the Young Men's Christian Association insignia in the centre

This cap exhibits some signs of wear

Here I end my mission and send you greetings in deep solidarity

magnetic pin (slightly corroded as is usually case with this pin)

Saxony, Kingdom. An Officer’s 25-Year Long Service Cross, C.1900 Archive born May 23(Dienstauszeichnung 25 Jahre fr Offiziere). Instituted 23 April 1874 by King Albert. (1874 1918). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of King Albert, the reverse with a number 25 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 38. 92 mm (w) x 42. 88 mm (h), weighing 19. 6 grams, in near extremely fine condition.