Prussia, Kingdom. A Militia 20-Year Long Service Cross, First Class Archive reverse on the first version

reverse on the first version is hallmarked with the British lion

measuring 50x62mm

it was agreed that Canada would furnish five battalions of construction workers to be known as the Canadian Railway Troops

your performance of duty was an important and material contribution to the success of this mission

Silver Grade - In feinzink

Prussia, Kingdom. A Militia 20-Year Long Service Cross, First Class Archive reverse on the first version(Landwehr Dienstauszeichnung, I. Klasse fr 20 Dienstjahre). Constructed of silver with gilt, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central gilded medallion bearing the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the reverse with an analogous medallion bearing Roman numerals XX, unmarked, measuring 37. 62 mm (w) x 42. 37 mm (h), weighing 14. 0 grams, in very fine condition.