Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, III Class for 10 Years with Period Case, by Paul Meybauer

(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP, III. Klasse für 10 Jahre mit Etui). Instituted 2 April 1939. (1939-1945 issue). Constructed of a bronzed aluminum 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 a 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 Präsidialkanzlei code “7” for Paul Meybauer, Berlin, measuring 43.26 mm (w) x 47.11 mm (h), weighing 14.9 grams, accompanied by a period presentation case, of two-piece card stock construction, the lid bearing a gilt NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the base stamped with an RZM logo and maker code “M1/34” for Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen, measuring 50 mm (w) x 95 mm (l) x 15 mm (h), a mis-matched but period set in near mint condition.