Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Cross, 1957 Issue Newly Listed with a handwritten inscription in

with a handwritten inscription in blue ink

Schuh was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal and was later transferred to the 24th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" for service in the French theatre

His success rate improved dramatically

and on the Vimy Ridge

despite this

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Cross, 1957 Issue Newly Listed with a handwritten inscription in(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen fr 25 Jahre Dienst). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central number 25, the reverse with a central inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 40. 58 mm (w) x 44. 75 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.