Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 40-Year Faithful Service Award, with Case and Ribbon Bar Device, by Deschler & Söhn

(Treuedienst-Ehrenzeichen für 40 Jahre mit Etui). A Civil Service 40-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of gilded 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 oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 41.38 mm (w) x 45.85 mm (h), weighing 22.8 grams, accompanied by a matching ribbon bar device, of identical construction and retaining both original attachment prongs, both secreted within their period original presentation case, constructed of a rigid card stock frame with a faux red leather liner, the lid bearing a gilt wreathed number “40”, the interior with a white rayon lid liner maker marked “DESCHLER & SOHN, MÜNCHEN”, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, measuring 50 mm (w) x 100 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.