Germany, NSDAP. A Cased NSDAP Ten Year Long Service Medal by Karl Wurster
(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP I. Stufe in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed and pebbled arms, the obverse with a central NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika within an oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a central inscription of “TREUE FÜR FÜHRER UND VOLK” (“LOYALTY FOR FÜHRER AND PEOPLE”), with sun rays through the quadrants of the cross, unmarked, measuring 41.99 mm (w) x 46.75 mm (h), weighing 38.7 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of card stock with a faux brown leather exterior, the obverse lid with a gold embossed NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the interior with a brown felt lid liner and slotted medal bed, the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “M1/34” for maker Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen, measuring 52 mm (w) x 95 mm (l) x 18 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

