Original German WWII 25-Year Faithful Service Cross (Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen für 25 Jahre), complete with its original dark blue ribbon and maker-labeled presentation case.
Instituted in 1938, the Faithful Service Decoration recognized twenty-five years of loyal service by qualifying employees and civil servants.
The silver-finished cross features a black enameled swastika at the center of the obverse, surrounded by an oak leaf wreath positioned between the four arms of the cross.
The reverse bears the raised Gothic inscription:
“Für treue Dienste”
(For Faithful Service)
The decoration retains its original dark blue ribbon together with the horizontal pin attachment for wear.
Of particular interest, the award remains with its original red presentation case. The lid displays the silver “25” within the distinctive toothed circular design identifying the 25-year grade.
The interior retains its original manufacturer’s label:
Gold- u. Silber-
Scheideanstalt Oberstein
Franz Reischauer
This maker identification adds considerably to the completeness of the set and allows the original manufacturer to be documented.
A very attractive and complete maker-identified example retaining the decoration, original ribbon, suspension pin and matching presentation case.
Period: Third Reich / WWII
Country: Germany
Award: Faithful Service Decoration
German Name: Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen
Grade: 25 Years
Instituted: 1938
Manufacturer: Franz Reischauer
Company: Gold- u. Silber-Scheideanstalt Oberstein
Location: Oberstein, Germany
Construction: Silver-Finished Metal with Black Enamel
Ribbon: Original Dark Blue Ribbon
Attachment: Horizontal Pinback
Case: Original Red Presentation Case
Case Marking: Silver “25” within Toothed Circle
Maker Label: Gold- u. Silber-Scheideanstalt Oberstein – Franz Reischauer
Condition: Excellent overall. The cross retains a strong silver finish with well-preserved black enamel. Original ribbon and pin attachment remain present. The original presentation case shows normal age and handling wear, particularly along the edges and corners, while retaining its interior lining and manufacturer’s label.
