Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Long Service Cross, I Class For 15 Years, C.1915 Auction centering “W” (Westwall)

centering “W” (Westwall)

a lapel badge

he was declared by a Medical Board at Shorncliffe on August 29th as "Overage"

and portepee as originally worn

with them in the field on the 18th

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Long Service Cross, I Class For 15 Years, C.1915 Auction centering “W” (Westwall)(Dienstauszeichnung I. Klasse fr 15 Jahre). Instituted 30 July 1913 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig. (1913 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with a central royal crown, the reverse with a central number 15 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 36. 06 mm (w) x 40. 10 mm (h), weighing 15. 9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine