Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Carpathian German Party Distinguished Service Decoration
(Karpatendeutsche Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak with multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a mobile swastika, overlaid by a central red enameled shield bearing the silvered logo of the Karpatendeutsche Partei (Carpathian German Party/KdP), in turn set within a semi-circular silvered oak leaf wreath, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse wreath in place, with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 58.26 mm (w) x 58.39mm (h), weighing 27.6 grams, with minor flecking and tarnishing visible to the enamel and base metal, respectively, a rare example in extremely fine condition.

