Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 40-Year Faithful Service Cross With Case GTRexclude 15 mm (w) x 39

15 mm (w) x 39

moderate scuffing and wear evident on the exterior

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1927-1938 Issue

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Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 40-Year Faithful Service Cross With Case GTRexclude 15 mm (w) x 39(Treuedienst Ehrenzeichen fr 40 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1942 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central black swastika, the reverse with a central inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), with an oak leaf wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 41. 38 mm (w) x 46. 08 mm (h),