within a stylized belt bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) the twelve o’clock arm bearing a crossed sword clasp
and Victory Medal (10559 PTE
Footnote: Stephen Cassin (16 February 1783 29 August 1857) was an officer in the United States Navy
the obverse bearing a Cross Pattée with a Gold frame and white enameled arms
buried pipe lines or cables
Germany, Nsdap. A Long Service Decoration, Bronze Grade For 10 Years With Case, By Karl Wurster Newly Listed within a stylized belt bearing(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP in Bronze fr 10 Jahre, mit Etui). Instituted 2 April 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of a bronzed alloy, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with its arms joined together through the quadrants by stylized sun rays, the obverse bearing a central circular wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central