A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn certificate_of_authenticity 1917 at Saint John

1917 at Saint John

Appears to be a recovered badge

He returned to H

to join the Navy Air Corps

“Zur Erinnerung an die Westwallzeit” on mug - depicting concrete bunkers

A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn certificate_of_authenticity 1917 at Saint JohnA textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for 40 years service; in gilded bronze and black enamels; on loop for suspension; with its period original cornflower blue ribbon; measuring 40. 80 mm x 40. 75 mm; weighing 22. 1 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock; with a lightly textured red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; interior lined with white satin and maker marked Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen;