25 year civil service cross in box by JOS. RUCKER & SOHN, GABLONZ/NEIßE. SUD

A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Award, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”), unmarked, accompanied by its original presentation case, of two-piece card stock construction with a faux maroon leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a silvered number “25” situated within a cogwheel, the interior with a maroon felt lid liner and medal bed, the former marker marked “JOS. RUCKER & SOHN, GABLONZ/NEIßE. SUD.”, in extremely fine condition.