A German Special Grade 50 Years Of Faithful Service Decoration By Deschler & Sohn Archive Congress to establish veterans' pensions

Congress to establish veterans' pensions

Knie’s next unit in which he served until November 25

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 (11mm)

Early the following year

A German Special Grade 50 Years Of Faithful Service Decoration By Deschler & Sohn Archive Congress to establish veterans' pensionsA German Faithful Service Decoration; Special Class for 50 Years of Service; silvered and gilded bronze and black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz); on loop for suspension (marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn); with its period original cornflower blue ribbon; measuring 41. 35 mm x 41. 40 mm; weighing 22. 7 grams with its ribbon; attractive patina from age; better than very fine condition.