Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen für 40 Jahre – Cased Example by Deschler & Sohn

€130,00

Authentic early example of the Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen für 40 Jahre (“40 Years Loyal Service Award”), complete with its original case, and preserved in near mint condition.

The cross retains excellent original finish, with crisp detail throughout and minimal signs of age. The piece is maker marked Deschler & Sohn, one of the most respected manufacturers of the period.

The accompanying case is likewise in outstanding condition, showing only light storage wear. The interior remains clean and well-preserved, providing an excellent presentation for the award.

A highly attractive and complete set, ideal for the advanced collector of German WWII civil decorations.

Condition: Near mint, as shown in photographs.

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The Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen für 40 Jahre (“40 Years Loyal Service Award”) was instituted on January 30, 1938, as a civil decoration to recognize long and faithful service within the German public sector and, in certain cases, private industry.

It was awarded to civil servants, employees, and workers who had completed extended periods of service. The decoration was issued in multiple grades, with the 40-year award representing the highest standard class, signifying exceptionally long and dedicated service.

The award takes the form of a cross, typically produced in gilded buntmetall for the 40-year version, and features a central emblem surrounded by an oakleaf wreath. It was worn from a cornflower-blue ribbon on the left breast.

Due to the progression of the war, the awarding of the Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen was officially discontinued in 1942, although previously submitted recommendations continued to be processed for a limited time thereafter.

Today, these awards are valued as historical artifacts representing long-term civil service during the period, with cased and well-preserved examples—especially those by noted makers such as Deschler & Sohn—being particularly sought after by collectors.