Braunschweig, Duchy. A 21-Year Long Service Cross For Enlisted Personnel, C.1870 Newly Listed the dagger with light contact

the dagger with light contact overall

with an infection in his right thumb

with factory un-sharpened edges

(Translation): In the name of the Reich I appoint the Kapitänleutnant (Lieutenant Commander) Karl Weniger

with a Württemberg Warrior Association 25-year membership pendant

Braunschweig, Duchy. A 21-Year Long Service Cross For Enlisted Personnel, C.1870 Newly Listed the dagger with light contact(Dienstauszeichnung fr Unteroffiziere und Soldaten nach 25 Jahren). Instituted 1 April 1833 by Duke Wilhelm. (1833 1879 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central medallion bearing a raised monogram of Duke Wilhelm, the reverse with an analogous medallion bearing a raised number 21, unmarked, measuring 31. 02 mm (w) x 35. 30 mm (h), weighing 14. 6 grams