A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn Archive 28 mm diameter - second

28 mm diameter - second (rectangular) badge depicts three planes on amber backing

he departed for Germany on November 1st

He embarked Canada

and is extremely rare

the far end of each long strap fed through a rectangular buckle

A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn Archive 28 mm diameter - secondA textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for 40 years service; in gilded bronze and black enamels; on loop for suspension; with its period original cornflower blue ribbon; measuring 40. 80 mm x 40. 75 mm; weighing 22. 1 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock; with a lightly textured red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; interior lined with white satin and maker marked Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen;