A German 25-Year Faithful Service Cross; 2Nd Class; In Its Original Case Of Issue By Paul Meybauer Newly Listed Göring was appointed commander-in-chief of

Göring was appointed commander-in-chief of the Luftwaffe (air force) in 1935

He commanded the German Auxiliary Cruiser "Thor"

leaving for Canada on August 13th aboard H

17 mm x 76

some with hinge residue on their reverses from previous mounting

A German 25-Year Faithful Service Cross; 2Nd Class; In Its Original Case Of Issue By Paul Meybauer Newly Listed Göring was appointed commander-in-chief ofA textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for twenty five years service; in silvered bronze and black enamels; measuring 40. 92 mm x 40. 98 mm; weighing 21. 8 grams; on loop for suspension; with its original cornflower blue ribbon with its horizontal pinback; attractive patina from age; with its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with a red wool interior liner; with a