Germany, Ss. A Case For A 25 Year Long Service Cross, Wide Ribbon Version Auction Footnote: General Field Marschall Erich

Footnote: General Field Marschall Erich von Manstein (1887-1973) was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

18 mm x 28

Wuppertal”

with gold wash over 95% present

when he was called out from the Canadian Army (Supplemental Reserve) for duty with the Canadian Army (Active Force) under the Canadian Army Overseas at Camp Petawawa Summer Camp

Germany, Ss. A Case For A 25 Year Long Service Cross, Wide Ribbon Version Auction Footnote: General Field Marschall ErichA rare case of issue, wooden framed and wrapped in black leather, obverse presents gilt SS runes, with magnetic push button catch and release in functioning order, magnetic hinge fully functional, interior presents a red velvet medal bed with a 53 mm (w) section designed to accommodate a wide version of the long service ribbon, interior lid padded and silk lined, overall measuring 60 mm (w) x 105 mm (l) x 15 mm (h), exhibiting loss of leather to