A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn; With Miniature Stick Pin certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: On July 12

Footnote: On July 12

the third inscribed "Borderfunder Arabo Ar 196 auf dem Katapult" on the obverse

He rejoined his unit on October 11th but only briefly

6 mm x 20 mm

numbered #765280

A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn; With Miniature Stick Pin certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: On July 12A textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for 40 years service; in gilded bronze and black enamels; measuring 41. 35 mm x 41. 40 mm; weighing 21. 4 grams; on loop for suspension; with its original cornflower blue ribbon; with its miniature stick pin; in gilded zink; 54 mm pin; measuring 9 mm x 9 mm; in its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock; with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with a red wool interior