a Prussian War Merit Medal
reverse with depiction of Novgorod Kremlin surrounded by a chain wreath
then fighting in Tunisia
Prior to the outbreak of World War I
with stamps indicating membership fee payment from 1937 to 1942
Netherlands, Kingdom. An Army Long Service Medal, Ii Class Silver Grade Medal, C.1880 Auction Archive a Prussian War Merit Medal(Medaille voor Trouwe Dienst). Instituted in 1825. (24 Years' Service (12 in the Colonies) . In silver, measuring 27 mm in diameter, dark patina, bruised, moderate surface wear, original ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The Army Long Service Medal was instituted on February 19, 1825, in three grades: I Class Gold Grade for 36 Years' Service (25 in the Colonies), II Class Silver Grade Medal for 24 Years' Service (12 in the Colonies), and III Class