Prussia, Kingdom. An Army Officer’s 25-Year Long Service Cross Auction Although the tunic displays fraying

Although the tunic displays fraying on the bottom of each of the four pockets

Ripley was wounded and later received the Medal of Honor for his heroism as second in command of the 1st U

the remain badges with intact enamels

blunt tip with blood grooves (fullers) on both sides and unmarked on the reverse ricasso

the 22nd was created in response to a popular demand from people who wanted to have a regiment under which French Canadians could serve in their native language

Prussia, Kingdom. An Army Officer’s 25-Year Long Service Cross Auction Although the tunic displays fraying(Dienstauszeichnung fr Offiziere fr 25 Dienstjahre). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central monogram of Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm III, the reverse with central Roman numerals XXV, measuring 39. 24 mm (w) x 43. 62 mm (h), weighing 20. 2 grams, in near extremely fine condition.