Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Civil Service Long Service Awards, with Cases

(Dienstauszeichnungen mit Etui). A pair of Civil Service Long Service Awards, including:

1. One for 25 Years, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 40.87 mm (w) x 45.24 mm (h), weighing 21.2 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its original presentation case, of two-piece card stock construction, the exterior with a faux red leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a silvered number “25” situated within a cogwheel, the interior with a red felt lid liner and medal bed, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 100 mm (l) x 15 mm (h), demonstrating minor material fatigue to the case, in near extremely fine condition.

2. One for 40 Years, constructed gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 41.34 mm (w) x 46.20 mm (h), weighing 23.3 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux red leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilded number “40” situated within an oak leaf wreath, the interior with a white rayon lid liner maker marked “DESCHLER & SOHN, MÜNCHEN”, with a slotted red felt medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, measuring 50 mm (w) x 102 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), demonstrating minor material fatigue to the case, in near extremely fine condition.