Germany, Nsdap. A Long Service Decoration, I Class For 25 Years, With Case certificate_of_authenticity and tank and reconnaissance troops

and tank and reconnaissance troops

reverse illustrating a pelican feeding two of its young above the Italian coat-of-arms

the seven arms inscribed with various Native tribe names

the reason for his return stated as "You are being returned for the purpose of offering your services there"

the insignia measuring 122 mm in diameter

Germany, Nsdap. A Long Service Decoration, I Class For 25 Years, With Case certificate_of_authenticity and tank and reconnaissance troops(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP, I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre mit Etui). Instituted 2 April 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed and white enameled arms joined together through the quadrants by stylized sun rays, the obverse bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a wreathed and gilded German national eagle clutching a