A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn Auction 23 mm x 33

23 mm x 33

So I decided not to belong to Lee… Basta

Footnote: Augustus Pfankuche was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in the King’s German Artillery on October 29

He was posted for service on July 23

A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn Auction 23 mm x 33A textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for 40 years service; in gilded bronze and black enamels; on loop for suspension; with its period original cornflower blue ribbon; measuring 40. 80 mm x 40. 75 mm; weighing 22. 1 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock; with a lightly textured red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; interior lined with white satin and maker marked Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen;