Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Cross
(Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse für 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 Pattée with pebbled arms, with an oak leaf wreath through the quadrants, the obverse with a central black mobile swastika, the reverse with a central inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 41.05 mm (w) x 45.60 mm (h), weighing 20.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.

