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 58.32 mm (w) x 58.40 mm (h), weighing 27.3 grams, with minor tarnishing and surface oxidation evident to the base metal in addition to several fine cracks to the enameled insignia, a rare decoration in near extremely fine condition.

