A German Faithful Service Decoration; 1St Class For Forty Years' Service With Case United Republic of cases also better than very

cases also better than very fine

circumscribing on an enameled red border with the inscription L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE (Strength in Unity)

His return to Canada was delayed by another stay in hospital

(Cruz Roja Española)

and light loss of gilt

A German Faithful Service Decoration; 1St Class For Forty Years' Service With Case United Republic of cases also better than very(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen fr 40 Jahre mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 41. 4 mm (w) x 46. 3 mm (h). In its hardshelled case of issue, marked with a gilt "40" inside a wreath on the lid. The inside lid is maker marked