Saxony, Kingdom. An Officers’ Long Service Decoration, 25 Year Cross Miniature, C. 1900 Newly Listed inscribed in gold-coloured ink "Erste

inscribed in gold-coloured ink "Erste Große Deutsche Schwimm-Meisterschaften Darmstadt 8

then reported for duty

while a handwritten inscription of “1440/1874”

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Saxony, Kingdom. An Officers’ Long Service Decoration, 25 Year Cross Miniature, C. 1900 Newly Listed inscribed in gold-coloured ink "ErsteInstituted 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