Portugal, Republic. A Commemorative Medal for Special Service Commissions of the Portuguese Armed Forces Auction Archive a Prussian 15-Year Long Service

a Prussian 15-Year Long Service Decoration

both unmarked and measuring 25 mm (w) x 115 mm (l)

Ludwig Ruidisch earned the right to wear the decoration braid due to serving for five years

the one end forming the top and gouged out

white metal insignia adjoining a bronze gilt ribbon banner

Portugal, Republic. A Commemorative Medal for Special Service Commissions of the Portuguese Armed Forces Auction Archive a Prussian 15-Year Long Service(Medalha Comemorativa de Comisses de Servio Especiais das Foras Armadas Portuguesas). Instituted 1946. In silvered bronze, measures 37. 08 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with INDIA 1960 62 clasp and dual prongs on the reverse, light wear to medal and finish, remains very fine.