Prus. Kingdom, Original Railway Service Badge for 25 Years, Silver marked Wagner

Description

German Empire, Kingdom of Prussia,
Original Prussian State Railways
25
Years Service Badge
(Erinnerungszeichen der preußischen Staatseisenbahn
25
Jahre)
.
The Decoration was instituted on 27 January 1905 by Emperor and King Wilhelm II.
This award was intended, among other things, to take into account the high importance of the state railways
in the civilian and military life of entire state. Awarded were employees of the Prussian state railway
after completed and reproach-free
25
years of service. (the years of military service were taken into account).
The design was created by the emperor himself who draw a sketch after which the decoration was made.
Silver stamped insignia in the form of a winged railway wheel, the Prussian crown above,
a laurel wreath below bearing a rectangular plaque with the figures
25
.
The reverse is hollow with pin for wear and rectangular maker’s cartouche
inscribed
JOH. WAGNER & SOHN / BERLIN. W., silver half-moon and crown hallmarks to the left,
800 silver purity mark to the right.
Material: solid silver marked 800, hollow stamped.
Weight ca. 10,6 g.
Dimensions: ca. 53 x 43 mm.
Very nice condition as seen on photos.
Attachment system intact and fully functional.
100% original piece.
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