{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-set-of-1st-2nd-class-cased-civil-service-faithful-service-medals-25-40-years-2","title":"Original German WWII Set of 1st \u0026 2nd Class Cased Civil Service Faithful Service Medals - 25 \u0026 40 Years","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. This is a very nice set of two cased German WWII Civil Service Faithful Service medals, the 2nd class 25 year award in Silver, and the 1st Class 40 year award in Gold. Both have their original ribbon pins installed, and come in their original presentation cases. This would be a great chance to pick up choice examples of both awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2nd Class award was made by \u003cstrong\u003eFriedrich Keller, Metallschmuckfabrik\u003c\/strong\u003e (Metal Jewelry Factory) of Oberstein, and is contained in a nice red faux leather covered cardboard presentation case. The medal is in excellent condition, with almost no wear or damage to the medal itself, and just light oxidation tarnishing to a few small areas. The original case has some wear and splitting, but still is mostly intact, and has the correct \u003cstrong\u003e25\u003c\/strong\u003e inside a \"pointed circle\" on the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1st Class award is in a lovely locking presentation case, marked on the inside lid by desirable maker \u003cstrong\u003eDeschler \u0026amp; Sohn of München\u003c\/strong\u003e (Munich). The bottom of the case is lined in very nice velvet, with white satin inside the lid. The medal is in excellent condition, with almost no wear or damage to the medal itself, and just a bit of oxidation. The original case is also in great shape, with the correct \u003cstrong\u003e40\u003c\/strong\u003e inside a laurel wreath on the top. The hinge and lock are fully functional, and the inside has minimal deterioration to the satin top and velvet bottom. There is just a bit of fraying on the white fabric covering the hinge interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful medal set, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\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":45116436643909,"sku":"ONAC25SD1297","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25SD1297__01.jpg?v=1780924040","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-set-of-1st-2nd-class-cased-civil-service-faithful-service-medals-25-40-years-2","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}