Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service Faithful Service Award, I Class for 40 Years, with Case Province of China "] 8 May 1945-1947: Prisoner

"] 8 May 1945-1947: Prisoner of war in British captivity

constructed of cardboard-reinforced rose-pink wool

A silver Maltese cross with ball finals and purple enameled arms

the British War Medal and the Victory Medal and entitling him to wear the War Service Badge

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service Faithful Service Award, I Class for 40 Years, with Case Province of China "] 8 May 1945-1947: Prisoner(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen I. Klasse fr 40 Jahre mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze, 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 black enameled swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 41. 44 mm (w) x 45. 84 mm (h), weighing 22. 5