Germany, Nsdap. A Long Service Decoration, Ii Class For 15 Years, With Case United Republic of An Iron Cross 1st Class

An Iron Cross 1st Class 1914

the maker's mark obscured

cross produced circa 1835-1839

the upper row forming a loop with a capital "A" in twisted gold-coloured bullion wire in the voided centre

Germany, Nsdap. A Long Service Decoration, Ii Class For 15 Years, With Case United Republic of An Iron Cross 1st Class(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP, II. Klasse fr 15 Jahre mit Etui). Instituted 2 April 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with device, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed and blue enameled arms joined together through the quadrants by stylized sun rays, the obverse bearing a central blue enameled medallion overlaid by a wreathed and silvered German national