Germany, Third Reich. A 25-Year Faithful Service Cross, With Case, By Wächtler & Lange Auction Archive BRYSON 1945" on the reverse

BRYSON 1945" on the reverse

35 mm x 113 mm

the pair closet to the centre of the belt having been added by the owner

its head turned slightly to the left and looking downward

boys ages 10 to 14

Germany, Third Reich. A 25-Year Faithful Service Cross, With Case, By Wächtler & Lange Auction Archive BRYSON 1945" on the reverse(Treuedienst Ehrenzeichen 2. Stufe fr 25 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central black swastika, the reverse with a central inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), with an oak leaf wreath through the quadrants, measuring 40. 95 mm (w) x