Württemberg, Kingdom. A 12-Year Long Service Medal Newly Listed above crossed cannons

above crossed cannons

Its purpose was to commemorate the seagoing services of their ancestors' naval service

Canteen is aluminum

The leather liner is solidly held in place by remaining chinstrap leather

along with an inverted eagle insignia stamped above

Württemberg, Kingdom. A 12-Year Long Service Medal Newly Listed above crossed cannons(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