Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25 Year Long Service Decoration, With Case Auction in aluminum with a gilt

in aluminum with a gilt insignia

45(R) Squadron included: Western Front 1916–1917*

Die-stamped bronze gilt with white paint

the reverse with a central monogram

dated December 12

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25 Year Long Service Decoration, With Case Auction in aluminum with a gilt(Dienstauszeichnung mit Etui). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms and with an oak leaf wreath joining the quadrants, the obverse bearing a black swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 40. 88 mm (w) x 45. 75 mm (h), weighing 20. 4 grams (inclusive