Württemberg. A Service Honour Cross, First Class For 25 Years Of Service GTRexclude one by Deschler (marked “1”

one by Deschler (marked “1” on the reverse)

the division attacked another partisan strongpoint and no prisoners were taken

held in place by its riveted brass support plate on the underside

and was sent to one Hildegard Giesen

he was a prolific writer and diarist

Württemberg. A Service Honour Cross, First Class For 25 Years Of Service GTRexclude one by Deschler (marked “1”(Dienst Ehrenzeichen 1. Klasse fr 25 Dienstjahre). Issued 1874 189. Constructed of gilt silver; the obverse inscribed with the crowned royal monogram of William within an open ended laurel wreath; the reverse inscribed FR TREWUE DIENSTE (German For Loyal Services); on a double loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 33. 54 mm (w) x 38. 80 mm (h); weighing 11. 4 grams; in overall near very fine condition.