Germany, Third Reich. Silver Cross of Merit, 2nd class, for 25 years of loyal public service ("Treuedienst-Ehrenzeichen 2. Stufe für 25 Jahre 1938‘), an honorary badge presented by Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler on 30 January 1938 on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the National Socialists' seizure of power, with the inscription ’Für treue Arbeit" (For loyal work), Silver-plated metal, enamel, 41 x 41 mm, Good Condition, no loop
Literature: J. Nimmergut, German Orders and Decorations until 1945, Volume IV, 2001
