A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn; With Miniature Stick Pin certificate_of_authenticity War Merit Cross 2nd Class

War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords - Bronze gilt

the third inscribed "Borderfunder Arabo Ar 196 auf dem Katapult" on the obverse

before returning to Base Depot at Harfleur on the 15th

red embroidered "55" in the centre

Footnote: On July 12

A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn; With Miniature Stick Pin certificate_of_authenticity War Merit Cross 2nd ClassA textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for 40 years service; in gilded bronze and black enamels; measuring 41. 35 mm x 41. 40 mm; weighing 21. 4 grams; on loop for suspension; with its original cornflower blue ribbon; with its miniature stick pin; in gilded zink; 54 mm pin; measuring 9 mm x 9 mm; in its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock; with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with a red wool interior