Prussia, Kingdom. An Army Officer’s 25-Year Long Service Cross Auction 40 mm (h - inclusive

40 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension)

the other is un-mounted

blunt tip with blood grooves (fullers) on both sides and unmarked on the reverse ricasso

Ripley was wounded and later received the Medal of Honor for his heroism as second in command of the 1st U

the remain badges with intact enamels

Prussia, Kingdom. An Army Officer’s 25-Year Long Service Cross Auction 40 mm (h - inclusive(Dienstauszeichnung fr Offiziere fr 25 Dienstjahre). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central monogram of Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm III, the reverse with central Roman numerals XXV, measuring 39. 24 mm (w) x 43. 62 mm (h), weighing 20. 2 grams, in near extremely fine condition.