Saxony, Kingdom. A Long Service Medal, Ii Class For 15 Years, C.1890 Archive tear in the paper lining

tear in the paper lining on the inside lid

mounted to a silver gilt with red

It grinds my mother’s gears

a pair of crossed swords centred by a ribbon insignia sewn in place to the red velvet

Saxony, Kingdom. A Long Service Medal, Ii Class For 15 Years, C.1890 Archive tear in the paper lining(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