with 99% of original German field Grey
in two versions: Type I by Jules Desbois and Type II by Maurice Delannoy
Light brown suede upper with a brown cotton backer
measuring 56 mm (w) x 63 mm (h)
Sir George became chairman of directors when the firm became a limited company in 1946
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Decoration, I Class For 25 Years Archive with 99% of original German(Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht, I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised number 25, unmarked, measuring 39. 85 mm (w) x 44. 60 mm (h), weighing 18. 9 grams, with moderate loss of finish