Germany. A 25-Year Faithful Service Cross Archive maker marked "M" on the

maker marked "M" on the ring

work that was rewarded with a C

reverse inscribed "DOPOLAVORO FORZE ARMATE" (Dopolavoro Armed Forces) beside the Fascist National Party (PNF) insignia

on a off-white background

he was subsequently invalided to England in October 1917

Germany. A 25-Year Faithful Service Cross Archive maker marked "M" on the(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Constructed of silvered bronze and black enamels; on a loop for suspension, with its period original ribbon featuring a horizontal pinback sewn onto the reverse; measuring 40. 86 mm (w) x 41. 72 mm (h); weighing 20. 6 grams; in overall better than extremely fine condition.