A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class by Deschler & Sohn; with Miniature Stick Pin

A textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for 40 year’s service; in gilded bronze and black enamels; measuring 41.35 mm x 41.40 mm; weighing 21.4 grams; on loop for suspension; with its original cornflower blue ribbon; with its miniature stick pin; in gilded zink; 54 mm pin; measuring 9 mm x 9 mm; in its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock; with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with a red wool interior liner; with “Deschler & Sohn, München” embossed on the inside liner of the case; functional push-button (little stiff); perfectly intact fabric hinge cover; functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 102 mm x 48 mm; overall near mint condition.