Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 40-Year Long Service Decoration, With Case United Republic of Plain brass buckle with solid

Plain brass buckle with solid

Private Knack

he was posted to the 6th Brigade on December 22nd and was taken on strength the following day

the bombers all unfortunately being lost

the reverse presents a coat of arms surrounded by the inscription CORONATION 1902 STALYBRDIGE SIMPSON

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 40-Year Long Service Decoration, With Case United Republic of Plain brass buckle with solid(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen fr 40 Jahre mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central black swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 41. 40 mm (w) x 46. 33