Saxony, Kingdom. A 15-Year Long Service Medal, Silver Grade, C.1870 Auction edged with blue (reserve units)

edged with blue (reserve units)

5 mm x 96 mm each

she attacked a convoy off Norway but no damage or sinkings were claimed

27 mm x 31 mm

maker marked "MACO" and marked "STER" (sterling) on the reverse

Saxony, Kingdom. A 15-Year Long Service Medal, Silver Grade, C.1870 Auction edged with blue (reserve units)(Dienstauszeichnung fr 15 Jahre in Silber). Instituted 24 December 1831 by King Anton and Regent Friedrich August II. (1868 1874 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with central wreathed integrated monograms of King Anton and Regent Friedrich August II, the reverse with an inscription of FR LANGE U. TREUE DIENSTE (FOR LONG AND FAITHFUL SERVICE), within a stylized oak leaf wreath, unmarked,