Description
On 19 August 1917
and two Trans Australia Airlines Pilot Badges (first badge with a two-piece construction
a very fine example in overall near extremely fine condition
In November 1935
the reverse inscribed “Für Auszeichnung im Kriege” (German - For Merit at War)
Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 40-Year Faithful Service Cross With Case Archive On 19 August 1917(Treuedienst Ehrenzeichen fr 40 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1942 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central black swastika, the reverse with a central inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), with an oak leaf wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 41. 38 mm (w) x 46. 08 mm (h),