Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Awards certificate_of_authenticity which was instituted in 1917

which was instituted in 1917 during the Kingdom of Italy

typical WWI period cross of good quality manufacture

the edges of the chevrons trimmed in red threading

and Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 (NX11001 C

the reverse presents the maker mark ERNST L

Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Awards certificate_of_authenticity which was instituted in 1917(Auszeichungen). A pair of awards, including: 1. A Civil Service 25 Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from a period replacement ribbon, 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 raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE),