Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Long Service Cross Auction dated October 18

dated October 18

8 mm (h) bronze Royal Flying Corps badge on the left side

77 mm (w) x 54

Upon the date of his enlistment

worn on a full length blue sash

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Long Service Cross Auction dated October 18(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted January 30th, 1938. Constructed of silvered bronze, on a fixed loop and swivel ring for suspension from its correct modern replacement ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak wreath, the obverse bearing a black swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of Fr Treue Dienste (For Faithful Service), unmarked, measuring 41. 3 mm