Original German WWII Set of Two Cased Civil Service Faithful Service Medals - 40 Year 1st Class and 25 Year 2nd Class

Original Item: Only One Set of Two Available. This is a lovely set of two cased German WWII Civil Service Faithful Service medals, a 2nd Class in Silver for 25 years and a 1st Class in Gold for 40 years. These medals were created to award long service to the country, and like many NSDAP awards recognized service rom long before the NSDAP takeover in 1933.

Both awards are in great shape, with the original wash well retained on the medal, and the enamel swas in great shape as well. Both have the correct blue ribbons showing light staining and wear, and they have brass pin attachments on the reverse. They would really be hard to improve upon.

The red leatherette case for the 25 year award is the simple type, without a hinge, and has the correct silver 25 inside a stylized circle on the lid. It has some wear to the exterior and splitting at the corners, but overall is in lovely condition.

The case for the 40 year award has the correct 40 inside a laurel wreath on the top, which has oxidized to a greenish color. It is the more "upmarket" type, and the hinge and lock are fully functional. The inside has minimal deterioration to the satin top and velvet bottom, save for a split in the material over the hinge. It is maker marked to Deschler & Sohn / München. There is light overall wear to the exterior as well as some staining as shown in the pictures.

A wonderful medal set, 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 first class award with oakleaves, for 50 years of service, featured a silver cross, with a gold wreath and black enameled swastika to the center.

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