Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Decoration, Bronze Grade for 10 Years, with Case by Josef Hillebrand
(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP in Bronze für 10 Jahre). Constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed arms, the obverse overlaid by a central NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, within a laurel wreath, the reverse with a central inscription of “TREUE FÜR FÜHRER UND VOLK” (“LOYALTY FOR FÜHRER AND PEOPLE”), with stylized sun rays between the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 43.06 mm (w) x 46.85 mm (h), weighing 35.9 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, with a faux brown leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gold NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the interior plain, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/142” for Josef Hillebrand, Gablonz, measuring 52 mm (w) x 96 mm (l) x 18 mm (h), significant oxidation and loss of finish evident to the decoration, in overall near very fine condition.

