Bavaria, Kingdom. A Veteran’s Shield for 25 Years of Service in the Bavarian Army, c.1826
(Veteranenschild für 25-jährige Dienstzeit in der bayerischen Armee). Constructed of brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Bavarian lion rampant clutching a sword, unmarked, measuring 25.67 mm (w) x 31.75 mm (h), weighing 3.2 grams, some oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.