Saxony, Kingdom. A Long Service Medal, Ii Class For 15 Years, C.1890 Hold (VDA = Volksbund für das

(VDA = Volksbund für das Deutschtum im Ausland) : Silvered bronze with blue enamels

he was liberated by Allied troops and returned to the United States

3605119 Private William E

the rear panel size stamped "57"

maker marked with RSS”(Richard Sieper & Söhne

Saxony, Kingdom. A Long Service Medal, Ii Class For 15 Years, C.1890 Hold (VDA = Volksbund für das(Dienstauszeichnung II. Klasse fr 15 Jahre). Instituted 23 April 1874 by King Albert. (1874 1913 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with combined monograms of King Albert and Regent Friedrich August, within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, the reverse with an inscription of FR LANGE U. GUTE DIENSTE (FOR LONG AND GOOD SERVICE), within a stylized oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 29. 06 mm