Germany. A 40 Year & 25 Year Civil Faithful Service Cross certificate_of_authenticity Shortly after his promotion to

Shortly after his promotion to Admiral in March of 1943 and being awarded his highest honour

by order of Group Captain V

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the reverse marked “J

AKA “Iron Medal”

Germany. A 40 Year & 25 Year Civil Faithful Service Cross certificate_of_authenticity Shortly after his promotion toA mint grouping of a 40 Year and 25 Year Civil Faithful Service Cross; the 40 Year Long Service Cross constructed of gilt bronze with black enamels; on loop for suspension with its horizontal pinback; measuring 41. 40 mm (w) x 41. 36 mm (h); weighing 24. 4 grams. The 25 Year Long Service Cross constructed of silvered bronze with black enamels; on loop for suspension with its horizontal pinback; measuring 41. 63 mm (w) x 41. 20 mm (h); weighing 22. 5