Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 40-Year Long Service Award, with Case and Miniature, by Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive 49 mm (h - inclusive

49 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring)

that his religion was Methodist and that his trade was that of Plasterer

(Ordnungspolizei Dienstpässe)

Footnote: 65088 Private Patrick George Samson was the son of Cecil Samson and of Margaret Samson (nee McCormack) of Gisborne

maker marked "THE NORTHERN GOLDSMITHS COMPANY

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 40-Year Long Service Award, with Case and Miniature, by Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive 49 mm (h - inclusive(Treuedienst Ehrenzeichen I. Klasse fr 40 Jahre, mit Miniatur und Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte 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 FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked,