40-Year Faithful Service Award in Box

WWII German 40-Year Faithful Service Award in Box (Deschler) An exceptional, original World War II German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross First Class (Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen 1. Stufe). This prestigious award features a gold-gilded oak leaf wreath background with a central black enameled swastika crest. The medal is suspended from its original cornflower blue ribbon, complete with its integrated attachment pin. It comes housed in its original, vibrant red presentation case issued by the legendary maker Deschler & Sohn from Munich. Finding this specific high-tier award in such pristine, mint condition is highly uncommon.

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The Medal & Enamel: The cross is in stunning, near-mint to unissued condition. The gold gilding is remarkably bright with zero oxidation, and the black enamel on the central swastika is flawless—completely free of chips, scratches, or cracks. Ribbon & Pin: The original cornflower blue ribbon remains clean, unsoiled, and retains its bright color. The functional attachment pin on the reverse is fully intact and securely sewn. The Presentation Box: The original red textured paper box is in excellent condition. The gold-embossed number "40" inside an oak wreath on the lid remains crisp and bright. The interior cream-colored lining and the bottom slot for the medal are clean. The lid opens and closes perfectly.
Maker Markings: The interior lid or base paper features the crisp maker mark of "Deschler & Sohn, München", confirming 100% authenticity from a premier manufacturer.