Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, III Class for 10 Years
(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP, III.Klasse für 10 Jahre). Instituted 2 April 1939. (1939-1945 issue). Constructed of bronzed feinzink, consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed arms joined together through the quadrants by radiant sun rays, the obverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath, surrounding a raised inscription of “TREUE FÜR FÜHRER UND VOLK” (“LOYALTY FOR FÜHRER AND PEOPLE”), unmarked, measuring 42.06 mm (w) x 45.65 mm (h), weighing 42.3 grams, with minor loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.

