Braunschweig, Duchy. A 21-Year Long Service Cross For Enlisted Personnel, C.1870 Auction perforating his neck and chest

perforating his neck and chest and died of his wounds received in action

the shoulders bear slip-on shoulder boards

dark green wool sewn upon a navy blue wool base

Long Service Decoration for the Militia (silver

Braunschweig, Duchy. A 21-Year Long Service Cross For Enlisted Personnel, C.1870 Auction perforating his neck and chest(Dienstauszeichnung fr Unteroffiziere und Soldaten nach 25 Jahren). Instituted 1 April 1833 by Duke Wilhelm. (1833 1879 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central medallion bearing a raised monogram of Duke Wilhelm, the reverse with an analogous medallion bearing a raised number 21, unmarked, measuring 31. 02 mm (w) x 35. 30 mm (h), weighing 14. 6 grams