Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, III Class for 10 Years, by Friedrich Orth

(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP - III. Klasse für 10 Jahre). Instituted 2 April 1939. (1939-1945 issue). Constructed of a light bronzed zink alloy, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with its arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse overlaid by a circular oak leaf wreath bearing an NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse overlaid by a circular oak leaf wreath surrounding an inscription of “TREUE FÜR FÜHRER UND VOLK” (“LOYALTY FOR FÜHRER AND PEOPLE”), the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialknalzie code “15” for Friedrich Orth, Vienna, measuring 43.15 mm (w) x 47.25 mm (h), weighing 13.7 grams, demonstrating minor and sporadic loss of finish which has exposed the zink core and resulted in minor oxidation, in better than very fine condition.