Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Decoration, I Class for 25 Years, by E. Ferdinand Wiedmann United Republic of but in overall near mint

but in overall near mint condition

measuring 80 mm x 53 mm

inscribed "Die Industrie - und Handelskammer in Reichenberg fürlangjährige treue Mitarbeit

were forced to suspend further offensive action

The two letters concerning Gehlken’s army registration papers are dated to Stade on May 5

Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Decoration, I Class for 25 Years, by E. Ferdinand Wiedmann United Republic of but in overall near mint(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP, I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre). Instituted 2 April 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamel, consisting of a Cross Patte with arms joined together through the quadrants by stylized sun rays, the obverse bearing a wreathed German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of TREUE DIENSTE FR FHRER UND VOLK (FAITHFUL SERVICE FOR FHRER AND