Germany, Third Reich. A 40-Year Civil Service Faithful Service Medal, with Case, by Deschler & Sohn

(Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen für 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 Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central black swastika, the reverse with a central inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), with an oak leaf wreath through the quadrants of the cross, unmarked, measuring 41.41 mm (w) x 46.05 mm (h), weighing 25.0 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of card stock with a faux red leather exterior, the lid with a gold number “40” within an oak leaf wreath, the interior with a white satin-type lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted maroon felt medal bed, opening with a functional magnetic metal hinge, the interior lid maker marked “DESCHLER & SOHN, MÜNCHEN”, minor material fatigue is evident to the case and the spring catch is no longer functional, in overall better than very fine condition.