Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Faithful Service Medal For 25 Years Of Service Buy Now South Africa: 2nd Pattern

South Africa: 2nd Pattern

This is why on the picture his rank is given as an SS-Obersturmbannführer der Reserve (of the reserve)

Third Model (1937-39)

before being invalided to England

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Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Faithful Service Medal For 25 Years Of Service Buy Now South Africa: 2nd Pattern(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen fr 25 Jahre Dienst). A cross pattee constructed of silvered bronze with a black enameled static swastika on the obverse, with an oak wreath between the arms of the cross; on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with a horizontal pinback; measuring 41. 14 mm (w) x 45. 60 mm (h); weighing 21. 0 grams with its ribbon; in overall extremely fine condition.