Hesse-Kassel, Landgraviate. A 25-Year Long Service Cross For Officers, C.1855 Newly Listed constructed of grey and field-grey

constructed of grey and field-grey BeVo style machine embroidery

he was then transferred to the 17 Infantry Division

2 mm in diameter x 66 mm in height inclusive of its suspension ring x 14 mm in depth

In silver gilt & enamels

The Iron Cross certificate is dated to division command post on November 1

Hesse-Kassel, Landgraviate. A 25-Year Long Service Cross For Officers, C.1855 Newly Listed constructed of grey and field-grey(Dienstauszeichnungskreuz fr Offiziere). Instituted 16 March 1849 by Elector Friedrich Wilhelm. (1849 1866 issue). Constructed of gilded silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central monogram of Elector Friedrich Wilhelm, the reverse with a number 25 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 37. 33 mm (w) x 41. 83 mm (h), weighing 16. 8 grams (inclusive of