Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Cross, 1957 Issue Archive were destroyed at Stalingrad with

were destroyed at Stalingrad with Cieslik a survivor (January 1943)

two straps stitched to the bottom and when attached to the two brass posts on the front and fed through the two buckles on the weather flap above ensures that the contents are well-secured

overall gilt loss

exposing the underlying white threading

The nickel plated aluminum pommel is also well preserved

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Cross, 1957 Issue Archive were destroyed at Stalingrad with(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen fr 25 Jahre Dienst). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central number 25, the reverse with a central inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 40. 58 mm (w) x 44. 75 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.