Prior to the outbreak of World War I
then fighting in Tunisia
2) A certificate of ownership listing the eight belongings of Oberfeldwebel (Under Field Sergeant) Karl Friess of 2nd Landungs-Pionier-Werftbataillon (Landing Pioneer Shipyard Battalion)
reverse with depiction of Novgorod Kremlin surrounded by a chain wreath
Netherlands, Kingdom. An Army Long Service Medal, Ii Class Silver Grade Medal, C.1880 Auction Archive Prior to the outbreak of(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