Germany, Third Reich. A 25-Year Faithful Service Cross, With Case, By Wächtler & Lange Auction marked on reverse retaining tongue

marked on reverse retaining tongue “Metal” and “Braca Knaus Zagreb”

weighing 68

156th Infantry Battalion

complemented by bronze Royal Flying Corps Collar Tabs on either side

House Order of Henry the Lion - Breast Star

Germany, Third Reich. A 25-Year Faithful Service Cross, With Case, By Wächtler & Lange Auction marked on reverse retaining tongue(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