in turn overlaid by a central anchor and black enameled Iron Cross
There are a few minor age stains in the surfaces
and the swastika has been etched out of the cover
two Cap Badges: both are in die-stamped bronze gilt
anyone that got a telegraph from England meant either dead or missing
Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, III Class for 10 Years with Case, by Förster & Barth certificate_of_authenticity in turn overlaid by a(Dienstauszeichnungen der NSDAP, III. Klasse fr 10 Jahre mit Etui). Instituted 2 April 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of bronzed aluminum, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central