Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 40-Year Faithful Service Cross, With Case, By Deschler & Sohn Archive The Franco-Prussian war was in

The Franco-Prussian war was in part a contest of "Kruppstahl" versus bronze cannon

A Schwartenberg Segelflug badge

An operation was performed over the old site for drainage

2-1/2” high

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 40-Year Faithful Service Cross, With Case, By Deschler & Sohn Archive The Franco-Prussian war was in(Treuedienst Ehrenzeichen 1. Stufe fr 40 Jahre mit Etui). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1942 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central black swastika, the reverse with a central inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 41. 33 mm (w) x 46. 20 mm (h), weighing 23. 1