Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Long Service Cross, I Class For 15 Years Hold lateral stability)

lateral stability)

engraved "1897-1949" and "R

JUNCKER BERLIN SW"

documenting daily life

2 mm (h - inclusive of swivel imperial crown with horizontally pierced ball suspension adorned by cross)

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Long Service Cross, I Class For 15 Years Hold lateral stability)(Dienstauszeichnung I. Klasse fr 15 Jahre). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from a period original affixed to a trapezoidal bronze backplate with a horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing a raised central crown, the reverse bearing a raised central number 15 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 37. 34 mm (w) x 42. 01 mm (h), in overall near extremely fine condition.