A German 25-Year Faithful Service Cross; 2Nd Class; In Its Original Case Of Issue By Paul Meybauer Auction Archive repair evident on the reverse

repair evident on the reverse

DSO (1880-1937

Linz) on reverse

and Collar Tab Pair: browning copper

He was rated up to Able Seaman on October 5

A German 25-Year Faithful Service Cross; 2Nd Class; In Its Original Case Of Issue By Paul Meybauer Auction Archive repair evident on the reverseA textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for twenty five years service; in silvered bronze and black enamels; measuring 40. 92 mm x 40. 98 mm; weighing 21. 8 grams; on loop for suspension; with its original cornflower blue ribbon with its horizontal pinback; attractive patina from age; with its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with a red wool interior liner; with a