Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, III Class for 10 Years, Early Aluminum Variant with Ribbon Bar by Paul Meybauer

(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP, III. Klasse für 10 Jahre mit Bandschnalle). Constructed of bronzed aluminum, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed and gently pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath surrounding an inscription of “TREUE FÜR FÜHRER UND VOLK” (“LOYALTY FOR FÜHRER AND PEOPLE”), the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “7” for Paul Meybauer, Berlin, measuring 43.25 mm (w) x 47.14 mm (h), weighing 14.7 grams, accompanied by a matching ribbon bar, affixed to a 15 mm-long magnetic metal core with a horizontal pinback, a matching and early set in near mint condition.