Description
28 mm diameter - second (rectangular) badge depicts three planes on amber backing
and folded
he departed for Germany on November 1st
and is extremely rare
" Bleakley was repatriated on January 15
A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn Archive 28 mm diameter - secondA textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for 40 years service; in gilded bronze and black enamels; on loop for suspension; with its period original cornflower blue ribbon; measuring 40. 80 mm x 40. 75 mm; weighing 22. 1 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock; with a lightly textured red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; interior lined with white satin and maker marked Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen;