Prussia. A 25-Year Long Service Cross For Officers, C.1840 Auction He was sent to North

He was sent to North Point Prison Camp in Hong Kong

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Distinguished Flying Cross (engraved "J

a Smoke/Chemical Troops Hauptmann shoulder board

The Cross was intended primarily for civilians and its award to members of the Armed Forces was to be confined to actions for which purely military honours were not normally granted

Prussia. A 25-Year Long Service Cross For Officers, C.1840 Auction He was sent to North1825 1920 Issue. (Dienstauszeichnung fr Offiziere fr 25 Dienstjahre) An early example in bronze gilt cross; the obverse with a central crowned Royal Monogram of Friedrich Wilhelm III; the reverse with a central XXV for 25 Years of Service; on loop for suspension from a period original ribbon; measuring 36. 91 mm (w) x 36. 56 mm (h); weighing 15. 0 grams; with contact marks and the details slightly worn off from wear; in overall good fine. This