A German 25-Year Faithful Service Cross; 2nd Class; In its Original Case of Issue by Paul Meybauer

A textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for twenty-five year’s service; in silvered bronze and black enamels; measuring 40.92 mm x 40.98 mm; weighing 21.8 grams; on loop for suspension; with its original cornflower blue ribbon with its horizontal pinback; attractive patina from age; with its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with a red wool interior liner; with a paper maker’s label reading “paul Meybauer Ordenfabrik, berlin SW 68”; measuring 102 mm x 50 mm; better than extremely fine condition.