Braunschweig, Duchy. A 21-Year Long Service Cross For Enlisted Personnel, C.1870 GTRexclude In bronze with red enamels

In bronze with red enamels

some marks from storage

numbered "292242" on the reverse

In April 1943

maker marked "GANTE

Braunschweig, Duchy. A 21-Year Long Service Cross For Enlisted Personnel, C.1870 GTRexclude In bronze with red enamels(Dienstauszeichnung fr Unteroffiziere und Soldaten nach 25 Jahren). Instituted 1 April 1833 by Duke Wilhelm. (1833 1879 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central medallion bearing a raised monogram of Duke Wilhelm, the reverse with an analogous medallion bearing a raised number 21, unmarked, measuring 31. 02 mm (w) x 35. 30 mm (h), weighing 14. 6 grams