Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Long Service Cross, I Class For 15 Years, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity A blue enameled Maltese Cross

A blue enameled Maltese Cross in silver gilt

the reverse centre presents the inscription FÜR SECHSZEHN JAHRIGE TREUE DIENSTE (FOR SIXTEEN YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE)

42 mm lightly knurled pin

4 cm with two ornamental buttons to the top edge and an additional two buttons to the bottom edge

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Long Service Cross, I Class For 15 Years, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity A blue enameled Maltese Cross(Dienstauszeichnung I. Klasse fr 15 Jahre). Instituted 30 July 1913 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig. (1913 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with a central royal crown, the reverse with a central number 15 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 36. 06 mm (w) x 40. 10 mm (h), weighing 15. 9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine