Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, III Class for 10 Years Province of China Issued 1899-1908

Issued 1899-1908

a unique star in very fine condition

reverse illustrating a maple leaf at the center top

that being our rule

Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, III Class for 10 Years Province of China Issued 1899-1908(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP III. Klasse fr 10 Jahre). Instituted 2 April 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from an unusual hybrid period ribbon configured into an Austrian style tri fold, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms joined through the arms by stylized rays, the obverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the