Germany, Third Reich. A 25-Year Faithful Service Cross Hold hand made by Frieda Thiersch

hand made by Frieda Thiersch and marked inside on the bottom cover

attached to the Military Assistance Command

he was discharged on the 17th and rejoined his unit

he died in a suicide pact with his mistress

Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp and GRVI Memorial Cross

Germany, Third Reich. A 25-Year Faithful Service Cross Hold hand made by Frieda Thiersch(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen fr Beamte Angestellte und Arbeiter im ffentlichen Dienst). Constructed of silvered bronze with black enamels, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 46. 5 mm (h) x 41 mm (w), in near extremely fine condition.