Hesse-Kassel, Landgraviate. A 25-Year Long Service Cross For Officers, C.1855 Auction residue on the enamels

residue on the enamels

Footnote: James McTurk was born on October 30

measuring 97 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

including Private McTurk

surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed in gilt letters “Prin Noi Insine” (“By Ourselves”)

Hesse-Kassel, Landgraviate. A 25-Year Long Service Cross For Officers, C.1855 Auction residue on the enamels(Dienstauszeichnungskreuz fr Offiziere). Instituted 16 March 1849 by Elector Friedrich Wilhelm. (1849 1866 issue). Constructed of gilded silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central monogram of Elector Friedrich Wilhelm, the reverse with a number 25 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 37. 33 mm (w) x 41. 83 mm (h), weighing 16. 8 grams (inclusive of