{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-1st-class-with-oak-leaves-50-year-civil-service-faithful-service-medal-in-case-by-deschler-sohn-1","title":"Original German WWII 1st Class with Oak Leaves 50 Year Civil Service Faithful Service Medal in Case by Deschler \u0026 Sohn","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful example of a rare German WWII 1st Class with Oak Leaves Civil Service Faithful Service medal, a special class given for 50 years of service. It comes complete with its original ribbon pin inside the original presentation case, marked on the inside lid by desirable maker \u003cstrong\u003eDeschler \u0026amp; Sohn of München\u003c\/strong\u003e (Munich).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal is in excellent condition, with almost no wear or damage to the medal itself, just the expected tarnishing on the silver plated portions of the award. The \u003cstrong\u003e50\u003c\/strong\u003e on the top arm of the cross still retains the gold wash. The gold wreath is still relatively bright, showing areas of oxidation and discoloration. This is only the second time we have had one of these awards in this lovely condition. The original leatherette case is also in great shape, with the correct 50 inside a laurel wreath on the top, which shows some oxidation of the bronze powder paint. The hinge and lock are fully functional, and the inside has minimal deterioration to the satin top and velvet bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a very hard to find 50 Year Civil Service award, still in the original case and ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Civil Service Faithful Service Medal (\u003cem\u003eTreudienst-Ehrenzeichen für Beamte Angestellte und Arbeiter im öffentlichen Dienst\u003c\/em\u003e) was a NSDAP Germany medal of honor that was founded on 30 January 1938, in two grades, to reward civilians and military in the employ of the German public services for long and faithful service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll officials, employees, and laborers at any level of the public service (local, regional or national) who complete 25 or 40 years service were eligible. The second class award was for 25 years of service was a silver cross, with a silver wreath and a black enameled swas in the center of the cross. The first class award was for 40 years of service was a gold cross, with a gold wreath and a black enameled swas in the center of the cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of both classes was stamped with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFür treue Dienste\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (For faithful Services). in German black letter typeface. The ribbon for the medal is cornflower blue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45086307254341,"sku":"ONSV26HAD039","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/C045CA99-FB2B-45DF-B9AE-F4B9B242F74E.jpg?v=1780348813","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-1st-class-with-oak-leaves-50-year-civil-service-faithful-service-medal-in-case-by-deschler-sohn-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}