Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Cross, With Case, By Wächtler & Lange Auction leaving for service in England

leaving for service in England shortly thereafter and was taken on strength from Canada at Ashford

and twisted gilt bullion wires in the shape of multiple leafy stems of oak leaves tied together with a ribbon on the bottom

with khaki cotton ties on either end)

the blade grades near extremely fine

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Cross, With Case, By Wächtler & Lange Auction leaving for service in England(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central black swastika, the reverse with a central raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), with an oak leaf wreath through the quadrants, measuring 40. 90 mm (w) x 45.