Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Long Service Cross Auction Upon the date of his

Upon the date of his enlistment

Machwood and Captain A

dated October 18

the cover bearing a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Long Service Cross Auction Upon the date of his(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted January 30th, 1938. Constructed of silvered bronze, on a fixed loop and swivel ring for suspension from its correct modern replacement ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak wreath, the obverse bearing a black swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of Fr Treue Dienste (For Faithful Service), unmarked, measuring 41. 3 mm