Saxony, Kingdom. An Officers’ Long Service Decoration, 25 Year Cross Miniature, C. 1900 Archive published in 1961

published in 1961

with a slotted black doeskin medal bed

crown and wings in gold-coloured bullion wire

measuring 50 mm x 130 mm

Saxony, Kingdom. An Officers’ Long Service Decoration, 25 Year Cross Miniature, C. 1900 Archive published in 1961Instituted April 23, 1874 by King Albert. In silver gilt, a cross pattee, the obverse center presents the crowned monogram of King Albert, the reverse centre presents a raised XXV (25 in Roman Numerals), measures 16. 69mm (w) x 19. 37mm (h inclusive of integral suspension ring), weighs 1. 4 grams, heavily gilded, very fine condition. Footnote: This cross was instituted King Albert on April 23, 1874, and it was conferred upon Officers for a minimum of