Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service Long Service Award, Special Grade for 50 Years with Case, by Deschler & Sohn

(Treuedienst-Ehrenzeichen Sonderstufe für 50 Jahre mit Etui). Constructed of gilded silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with pinback, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular gilded oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a black enameled swastika, the twelve o'clock arm bearing a gilt number “50”, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 41.30 mm (w) x 46.18 mm (h), weighing 18.1 grams, accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a rigid card stock frame with a faux red leather exterior liner the lid bearing a gilded and wreathed number “50”, the interior with a white rayon lid liner bearing a maker’s mark of “DESCHLER & SOHN, MÜNCHEN”, with a slotted red felt medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 100 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), a scarce decoration in extremely fine condition.