along with contact marks and surface wear on the blade
the Recommendation (which was originally signed by Montgomery) states
the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Ludwig IIm within a stylized belt bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”)
constructed of multi-coloured machine embroidery on a tan-coloured rayon background and measuring 20 mm in diameter
Germany, Third Reich. A Pair Of Cased Civil Service Long Service Awards Buy Now along with contact marks and(Dienstauszeichnungen mit Etui). A pair of Civil Service Long Service Awards, including one for 25 years, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, joined through the quadrants by an oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a black swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked,