reverse with depiction of Novgorod Kremlin surrounded by a chain wreath
affixed to a bronze backplate with a horizontal pinback and a period original ribbon bearing the monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm IV
a Prussian War Merit Medal
the People
then fighting in Tunisia
Netherlands, Kingdom. An Army Long Service Medal, Ii Class Silver Grade Medal, C.1880 Auction Archive reverse with depiction of Novgorod(Medaille voor Trouwe Dienst). Instituted in 1825. (24 Years' Service (12 in the Colonies) . In silver, measuring 27 mm in diameter, dark patina, bruised, moderate surface wear, original ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The Army Long Service Medal was instituted on February 19, 1825, in three grades: I Class Gold Grade for 36 Years' Service (25 in the Colonies), II Class Silver Grade Medal for 24 Years' Service (12 in the Colonies), and III Class