Germany, Third Reich. A 50-Year Civil Faithful Service Cross, With Case, By Deschler & Sohn Archive (17280 SJT: J

(17280 SJT: J

the elasticized securing strap above having separated in the centre

in bronze gilt (with Second award laurel leaves attached to ribbon)

The blade fits flush to the cross-guard

Since 1945

Germany, Third Reich. A 50-Year Civil Faithful Service Cross, With Case, By Deschler & Sohn Archive (17280 SJT: J(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen). A cross constructed of silvered and gilded tombac, constructed in the shape of a cross patte with an oak leaf wreath running between the crosss arms, the obverse centre presents a black enamelled swastika, with the upper arm of the cross bearing the numeral 50 in gold, the reverse centre presents the inscription FR TREUE ARBEIT (FOR LOYAL SERVICE), measuring 41. 42 mm (w) x 45. 79 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period