Württemberg, Kingdom. A Honour Cross, I Class, For 25 Years Of Service Hold number impressed "6395" on the

number impressed "6395" on the reverse

Quick action by the remaining crew of 33 (32 sailors and 1 civilian) prevented the other compartments from flooding

The accompanying pouch is fabricated from a thick leather

scarce and very attractive decoration

a vertical 50 mm long needle style pin

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Honour Cross, I Class, For 25 Years Of Service Hold number impressed "6395" on the(Dienst Ehrenzeichen I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central monogram of Wilhelm II of Wrttemberg, inside of a green enameled laurel wreath, the reverse with central crossed swords circumscribed by an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 33. 91 mm (w) x 37.