Saxony, Kingdom. A Long Service Medal, Ii Class For 15 Years, C.1890 Hold JOYCE NEWCASTLE (W) DIV

JOYCE NEWCASTLE (W) DIV

) Very fine overall

(VDA = Volksbund für das Deutschtum im Ausland) : Silvered bronze with blue enamels

3605119 Private William E

he was liberated by Allied troops and returned to the United States

Saxony, Kingdom. A Long Service Medal, Ii Class For 15 Years, C.1890 Hold JOYCE NEWCASTLE (W) DIV(Dienstauszeichnung II. Klasse fr 15 Jahre). Instituted 23 April 1874 by King Albert. (1874 1913 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with combined monograms of King Albert and Regent Friedrich August, within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, the reverse with an inscription of FR LANGE U. GUTE DIENSTE (FOR LONG AND GOOD SERVICE), within a stylized oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 29. 06 mm