Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service Faithful Service Award, I Class for 40 Years, with Case visually-hidden the badge constructed of blackened

the badge constructed of blackened aluminum

A bronze table medal presenting a eagle perched on an oak leaf

encircled by the Motto NESCIT OCCASUM (It knows no decline)

Military Variation

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service Faithful Service Award, I Class for 40 Years, with Case visually-hidden the badge constructed of blackened(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen I. Klasse fr 40 Jahre mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 41. 44 mm (w) x 45. 84 mm (h), weighing 22. 5