Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, with Case, by Friedrich Keller Republic of loss of gilt around edges

loss of gilt around edges

an exceptionally rare example of a desirable Gendarmerie qualification badge in near extremely fine condition

A lovely badge in silvered tombac

marked L59 underneath for Alois Rettenmaier

the walk-out area around the base of the dome framed within a square platform and fenced

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, with Case, by Friedrich Keller Republic of loss of gilt around edges(Treuedienst Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse fr 25 Jahre mit Etui). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback and ribbon bar device, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing a central inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE),