A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn Auction 2) A Reichsarbeitsdienst “Arbeits Dank”

2) A Reichsarbeitsdienst “Arbeits Dank” (Work appreciation) badge

Footnote: Augustus Pfankuche was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in the King’s German Artillery on October 29

So I decided not to belong to Lee… Basta

He was posted for service on July 23

plus a 10 mm wide black ribbed nylon border along the open end housing a black drawstring

A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn Auction 2) A Reichsarbeitsdienst “Arbeits Dank”A textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for 40 years service; in gilded bronze and black enamels; on loop for suspension; with its period original cornflower blue ribbon; measuring 40. 80 mm x 40. 75 mm; weighing 22. 1 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock; with a lightly textured red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; interior lined with white satin and maker marked Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen;