Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, III Class for 10 Years, on Single Mount

(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP, III. Klasse für 10 Jahre). Instituted 2 April 1939. (1939-1945 issue). Constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a bar with a horizontal pinback and white rayon reverse liner, consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed 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 a raised inscription of “TREUE FÜR FÜHRER UND VOLK” (“LOYALTY FOR FÜHRER AND PEOPLE”), without visible marks, measuring 41.95 mm (w) x 46.62 mm (h), demonstrating significant loss of bronze finish throughout the base metal, in better than very fine condition.