Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Long Service Cross Province of China the obverse with a black

the obverse with a black mobile swastika (Hakenkreuz) in the centre within a bed of white paint - note that the paint has started to flake

1942 at Montreal

created by the Italian authorities on the initiative of General Montuori

hallmarked ZII denoting Dutch silver import

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered golden-yellow inscription of “GAU HELLWEG”

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Long Service Cross Province of China the obverse with a black(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted January 30th, 1938. Constructed of silvered bronze, on a fixed loop and swivel ring for suspension from its correct modern replacement ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak wreath, the obverse bearing a black swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of Fr Treue Dienste (For Faithful Service), unmarked, measuring 41. 3 mm