Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, III Class for 10 Years with Period Case, by Paul Meybauer Republic of 5 mm (w) x 35

5 mm (w) x 35 mm (h) multi-colored embroidered patch base

with a central Panzerkampfwagen IV with treads extending over the edge of the wreath

The final piece of information is Bertram’s promotion to Oberfeldwebel (Master Sergeant) on January 1

The cap measures 120 mm x 300 mm

Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, III Class for 10 Years with Period Case, by Paul Meybauer Republic of 5 mm (w) x 35(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP, III. Klasse fr 10 Jahre mit Etui). Instituted 2 April 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of a bronzed aluminum alloy, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with its arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse overlaid by a circular oak leaf wreath bearing a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse overlaid by a circular oak