Germany, Third Reich. A 50-Year Civil Faithful Service Cross, With Case, By Deschler & Sohn Auction 1973 and known to be

1973 and known to be made by Garrard and Co

marked with “STH” (Der Stahlhelm) and “Ges

measuring 115 mm (l) x 29 mm (w)

German Life Saving Association (silver

Germany, Third Reich. A 50-Year Civil Faithful Service Cross, With Case, By Deschler & Sohn Auction 1973 and known to be(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen). A cross constructed of silvered and gilded tombac, constructed in the shape of a cross patte with an oak leaf wreath running between the crosss arms, the obverse centre presents a black enamelled swastika, with the upper arm of the cross bearing the numeral 50 in gold, the reverse centre presents the inscription FR TREUE ARBEIT (FOR LOYAL SERVICE), measuring 41. 42 mm (w) x 45. 79 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period