Württemberg, Kingdom. A 12-Year Long Service Medal Auction which is supported by an

which is supported by an intact underlying leather chin strap

enamel loss to centre

addressed to American occupation authorities in postwar Germany

five silver pointed arms

Knauer was the official “Hofjuwlier” to the Grand Duke of Oldenburg from 1903 to 1918

Württemberg, Kingdom. A 12-Year Long Service Medal Auction which is supported by an(Dienstauszeichnung fr 12 Jahre). Instituted 19 July 1913 by King Wilhelm II. (1913 1921 issue). Constructed of gilded tombak, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central raised crown, within a laurel wreath, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE BEI DER FAHNE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE FLAG), above a number 12 in Roman numerals, within an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 31. 17 mm in