Preussen Dienstauszeichnung 2.Klasse Schnalle 1825

In a good condition a Prussian service award for 15 years of service in the Prussian army.

This service award was given to NCOs and soldiers who had served faithfully in the army for 15 years. If the persons took part in acts of war or war, this time was counted twice. These clasps were not replaced by medals or crosses until 1913.

Award in the form of a clasp placed on a sheet metal covered with ribbon with a transverse needle on the back. There are also versions that can be sewn on. The earlier form of the award had a smaller 3 in the shield and is around twice as expensive.

Front:

silver clasp with rim and small line
In the finely grained field the protruding letters (in Fraktur) - F. - W. - and the Roman 3 - III. -
white side stripes underlaid with blue ribbon
Back:

sewn band with a transverse pin

Code: 50506