Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 40-Year Long Service Decoration, With Case Hold He developed the same concept

He developed the same concept further as seen on this postcard

Slovak Republic

the Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 Clasp

GARDINO / Successori / Dco CRAVANZOLA / Prov

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 40-Year Long Service Decoration, With Case Hold He developed the same concept(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen fr 40 Jahre mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central black swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 41. 40 mm (w) x 46. 33