Netherlands, Kingdom. An Army Long Service Medal, Ii Class Silver Grade Medal, C.1880 certificate_of_authenticity indicating government acceptance

indicating government acceptance

Reginald Soar

marked "Hersteller" (Manufacturer) and "A4" beside "134"

measuring 40 mm (w) x 102 mm (h)

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Army Long Service Medal, Ii Class Silver Grade Medal, C.1880 certificate_of_authenticity indicating government acceptance(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