(Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen 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, the obverse with a central black enameled swastika, the reverse with a central inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 40.86 mm (w) x 45.74 mm (h), weighing 21.8 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of card stock with a faux red leather exterior, the exterior of the lid with a silver embossed number “25” within a cogwheel, the interior with a red felt medal bed, the interior of the lid with a maker’s label of “WÄCHTLER & LANGE, MITTWEIDA”, measuring 48 mm (w) x 102 mm (l) x 16 mm (h), age-appropriate material fatigue evident to the case, in overall near extremely fine condition.
A 25 Year Faithful Service Cross Document to Justice Inspector Karl Kreutzfeldt on cream coloured paper. The document is in black ink, stamped and signed in blue ink. Presenting minimal creasing and scuffing and is in overall extremely fine condition. Measuring 211 mm (w) x 298 mm (h).
A retirement document to Justice Inspector Karl Kreutzfeldt, on cream coloured paper. The document is in black ink, stamped and signed. Presenting minor creasing and scuffing and a tear. In very fine condition. Measuring 211 mm (w) x 298 mm (h).