Germany, NSDAP. A Rare Long Service Award, I Class for 25 Years Hold also known as the “Discharge

also known as the “Discharge Badge”

The belt bears dual clasps

Waffen-SS document

In his RCAF Interview Report

extensive wear and scuffing on the exterior

Germany, NSDAP. A Rare Long Service Award, I Class for 25 Years Hold also known as the “Discharge(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre). 2 April 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Three piece construction of gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms, all joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, overlaid by a central white enameled medallion, surrounded by a circular oak leaf wreath, in turn overlaid by an NSDAP style German national eagle