Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Long Service Cross consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac on a Luftwaffe grey-blue wool

on a Luftwaffe grey-blue wool backer

dated 30 Jun 1940

the tunic measures 47 cm across the shoulders

residue on exterior

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Long Service Cross consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac on a Luftwaffe grey-blue wool(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