Germany, Ss. A Case For A 25 Year Long Service Cross, Wide Ribbon Version Auction with gold wash over 95%

with gold wash over 95% present

Footnote: General Field Marschall Erich von Manstein (1887-1973) was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

Sew-on style boards constructed of Russian braid

along with a red and white enameled Genfer cross attached to the top of the twelve o’clock arm

medal in silver with crown (in silvered bronze)

Germany, Ss. A Case For A 25 Year Long Service Cross, Wide Ribbon Version Auction with gold wash over 95%A rare case of issue, wooden framed and wrapped in black leather, obverse presents gilt SS runes, with magnetic push button catch and release in functioning order, magnetic hinge fully functional, interior presents a red velvet medal bed with a 53 mm (w) section designed to accommodate a wide version of the long service ribbon, interior lid padded and silk lined, overall measuring 60 mm (w) x 105 mm (l) x 15 mm (h), exhibiting loss of leather to