Prussian Dienstauszeichnung 1.Klasse Schnalle 1825

In an excellent condition a Prussian service award 1st class (1st form 1825) This service award was given to NCOs and soldiers who had served loyally in the army for 21 years. If the persons took part in acts of war or war, this time was counted twice. These clasps were not replaced by medals or crosses until 1913. Award in the form of a clasp placed on a sheet metal covered with ribbon with a transverse needle on the back. There are also versions that can be sewn on. The earlier form of the award had a smaller 3 in the shield and is around twice as expensive. The manufacturer stamped on the back. SY & Wagner Front: gold-plated clasp with rim and small line In the finely grained field the protruding letters (in Fraktur) - F. - W. - and the Roman 3 - III. - yellow to dark yellow side stripes underlaid with a blue band Back: sewn band with a transverse pin