A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn Buy Now le Roi de Danemark) good

le Roi de Danemark) good very fine

Thunderer formed part of the 2nd Division

some gilt wear but overall very fine condition

the ship came together with the mine ships Prussia and Hanseatic City of Danzig to the east of the southern tip of Öland

1 Clasp - PRO PATRIA (bronze

A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn Buy Now le Roi de Danemark) goodA textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for 40 years service; in gilded bronze and black enamels; on loop for suspension; with its period original cornflower blue ribbon; measuring 40. 80 mm x 40. 75 mm; weighing 22. 1 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock; with a lightly textured red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; interior lined with white satin and maker marked Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen;