A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn; With Miniature Stick Pin Hold no enamel damage and only

no enamel damage and only very minimal contact from use

Grinnell-Milne assumed command of 56 Squadron and scored 5 more victories as an S

and pin had been (period) re-soldered

Kreisfest badge

Scattered silvering wear on the buckle and clip

A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn; With Miniature Stick Pin Hold no enamel damage and onlyA textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for 40 years service; in gilded bronze and black enamels; measuring 41. 35 mm x 41. 40 mm; weighing 21. 4 grams; on loop for suspension; with its original cornflower blue ribbon; with its miniature stick pin; in gilded zink; 54 mm pin; measuring 9 mm x 9 mm; in its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock; with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with a red wool interior