Prussia. A Veteran’s Association Long Service Award, With Swords United Republic of these ID booklets were used

these ID booklets were used to help differentiate factory owners from regular civilians

Hartford served in several prominent campaigns in the American Civil War as the flagship of David Glasgow Farragut

Silvered and gold-coloured rolled bullion wire

while the reverse is marked with a religious-style cross in black ink

The cross guard has fantastic details to the eye

Prussia. A Veteran’s Association Long Service Award, With Swords United Republic of these ID booklets were usedConstructed of gilt bronze with white enameled arms, with crossed swords and a metal wreath between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a central orange medallion; the reverse plain, with a vertical hinge and a functional hinge catch; marked Ges. Gesch. on the reverse; measuring 44. 93 mm (w) x 44. 73 mm (h); in overall extremely fine condition.