Prussia, Kingdom. A 25-Year Long Service Cross for Officers
(Dienstauszeichnung für Offiziere 1825). Instituted 18 June 1825 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1840-1860 issue). Constructed of gilded copper, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed arms, the obverse with a central monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, the reverse with a number “25” in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 36.62 mm (w) x 41.05 mm (h), weighing 13.6 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine condition.

