A German Faithful Service Medal For Forty Years’ Service With Case Archive orangy yellow handle exhibiting moderate

orangy yellow handle exhibiting moderate wear

They were the rescued crew of the ship Androsa

Toronto in 1909

held in position via black painted bronze buttons on either side

107 mm x 132 mm

A German Faithful Service Medal For Forty Years’ Service With Case Archive orangy yellow handle exhibiting moderateIn bronze gilt with black enamels; original ribbon with horizontal pin bar; unmarked; measuring 41 mm x 41 mm; near mint condition. Original case of issue; red leatherette exterior; lid embossed with a 40 inside an open ended wreath of oak leaves; button closure stiff; scuffed exterior with some seperation of leather, otherwise case in very fine condition.