DA40 Gold Cross for 40 Years of Faithful Service, in original case, by Deschler

Item description

Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen 1. Stufe für 40 Jahre (in Gold), im Vereleihungsetui- Loyalty Decoration 1st Class for 40 years (in gold), in original award box

Reference: OEK 3522

Established on January 30, 1938 by the Chancellor Adolf Hitler, to the fifth anniversary of the takeover of power by the NSDAP. The first class in gold was awarded to officials, employees and workers for 40 years of work in public service.

Silvered metal, black enameled swastika. Very good condition, on the original old ribbon with pin. Cross in original box, inside maker’s mark: Deschler & Sohn, München.