A German 25-Year Faithful Service Cross In Its Original Case Of Issue By Wächtler & Lange GTRexclude both crossguards exhibiting very light

both crossguards exhibiting very light contact

One shell penetrated the ammunition storage for one of the guns

8th Marines

(Crucea Serviciu Credincios)

the obverse with shields bearing NSDAP and Falange emblems on top of a sword

A German 25-Year Faithful Service Cross In Its Original Case Of Issue By Wächtler & Lange GTRexclude both crossguards exhibiting very lightA textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross, awarded for twenty five years of service; in silvered bronze and black enamels; on loop for suspension, with its period original ribbon with its horizontal pinback sewn onto the reverse; measuring 40. 86 mm x 40. 90 mm; weighing 21. 6 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of cardstock, with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; exterior of the lid embossed 25 in silver; with