Frankfurt, City State. A Frankfurt 25-Year Faithful Service Cross GTRexclude inscribed with “TD 1862-1912 TURNVER

inscribed with “TD 1862-1912 TURNVER 50 HOMBERG”

ornate locking clip and chain attached to the hanger

It did not see service in the South African War

A 1933 Fränkisches Bauerntreffen Ansbach badge (7

25 mm x 49

Frankfurt, City State. A Frankfurt 25-Year Faithful Service Cross GTRexclude inscribed with “TD 1862-1912 TURNVER(Dienstauszeichnung fr 25 Jahre). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central Frankfurt style eagle, with an inscription of XXV JAHRE TREUE DIENSTE, the reverse with a central date of 1840, unmarked, measuring 26. 31 mm (w) x 30. 06 mm (h), in very fine condition.