Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice German WWII 2nd Class Civil Service Faithful Service medal in Silver, for 25 years of service. It comes complete with its original ribbon pin inside the original presentation case, marked on the inside with a label reading Gold- u. Silber- Scheideanstalt Oberstein – Franz Reischauer (Gold & Silver Refinery Oberstein – Franz Reischauer).
The medal is in very good condition, with just a bit of staining and wear to the medal itself, and some tarnishing on the hanger ring. The pin on the ribbon is unfinished brass, and has a lovely mellow patina. The original case is also in great shape, with the correct 25 inside a “pointed circle”. The box does have wear present on the edges and corners, but is otherwise completely sound.
A wonderful medal set, ready to display!
The Civil Service Faithful Service Medal (Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen für Beamte Angestellte und Arbeiter im öffentlichen Dienst) was a NSDAP Germany medal of honor that was founded on 30 January 1938, in two grades, to reward civilians and military in the employ of the German public services for long and faithful service.
All officials, employees, and laborers at any level of the public service (local, regional or national) who complete 25 or 40 years service were eligible. The second class award was for 25 years of service was a silver cross, with a silver wreath and a black enameled swas in the center of the cross. The first class award was for 40 years of service was a gold cross, with a gold wreath and a black enameled swas in the center of the cross.
The reverse of both classes was stamped with Für treue Dienste (For faithful Services). in German black letter typeface. The ribbon for the medal is cornflower blue.