Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service Faithful Service Award, I Class for 40 Years, with Case visually-hidden Military Variation

Military Variation

This belt/buckle/holster combination was originally purchased from the grandson of a veteran

the badge constructed of blackened aluminum

encircled by the Motto NESCIT OCCASUM (It knows no decline)

A bronze table medal presenting a eagle perched on an oak leaf

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service Faithful Service Award, I Class for 40 Years, with Case visually-hidden Military Variation(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen I. Klasse fr 40 Jahre mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 41. 44 mm (w) x 45. 84 mm (h), weighing 22. 5