Württemberg. A Service Honour Cross, First Class For 25 Years Of Service Hold and inscribed as such

and inscribed as such

an army assignment card (Verwendungskarte) (149x209mm

discolouration evident in the white enamels on the bottom

Of distinctive Croatian design and colors

Silver Grade - Silvered war materials

Württemberg. A Service Honour Cross, First Class For 25 Years Of Service Hold and inscribed as such(Dienst Ehrenzeichen 1. Klasse fr 25 Dienstjahre). Issued 1874 189. Constructed of gilt silver; the obverse inscribed with the crowned royal monogram of William within an open ended laurel wreath; the reverse inscribed FR TREWUE DIENSTE (German For Loyal Services); on a double loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 33. 91 mm (w) x 34. 06 mm (h); weighing 12. 7 grams; in overall near very fine condition.