Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, with Case, by Friedrich Keller Province of China (SS Neujahrsbotschaft mit Unterschrift)

(SS Neujahrsbotschaft mit Unterschrift)

reverse displaying semi-circular makers crest of E

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all of the silvering has worn off due to age and wear but otherwise better than fine condition

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, with Case, by Friedrich Keller Province of China (SS Neujahrsbotschaft mit Unterschrift)(Treuedienst Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse fr 25 Jahre mit Etui). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback and ribbon bar device, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing a central inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE),