A German 25-Year Faithful Service Cross In Its Original Case Of Issue By Wächtler & Lange Archive circa 1917

circa 1917

51mm (x82mm including crown suspension)

reverse marked with the number 1974

topped by an inscription of “101 GRUPPO AUTONOMO CACCIA T” and “SAETTO NEL CIELO CON LA PASSIONE NEL CUORE” (“FLASHES THROUGH THE SKY WITH PASSION IN HIS HEART”

A German 25-Year Faithful Service Cross In Its Original Case Of Issue By Wächtler & Lange Archive circa 1917A textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross, awarded for twenty five years of service; in silvered bronze and black enamels; on loop for suspension, with its period original ribbon with its horizontal pinback sewn onto the reverse; measuring 40. 86 mm x 40. 90 mm; weighing 21. 6 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of cardstock, with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; exterior of the lid embossed 25 in silver; with