Original German WWII 1st Class with Oak Leaves 50 Year Civil Service Faithful Service Medal in Case by Deschler & Sohn

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful example of a rare GermanWWII 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 Deschler & Sohn of München (Munich).

The 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 50 on the top arm of the cross looks to originally have had a gold wash, but it may have flaked away due to tarnish. The gold wreath is still quite bright, showing just a few areas of oxidation. This is the first 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. The hinge and lock are fully functional, and the inside has minimal deterioration to the satin top and velvet bottom, though the lining is mostly torn through over the hinge.

A great example of a very hard to find 50 Year Civil Service award, ready to display!

The Civil Service Faithful Service Medal (Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen für Beamte Angestellte und Arbeiter im öffentlichen Dienst) 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.

All 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.

The reverse of both classes was stamped with Für treue Dienste (For faithful Services). in German black letter typeface. The ribbon for the medal is cornflower blue.