Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 40 Years Long Service Award, With Case, By Deschler & Sohn certificate_of_authenticity with suspension loop on a

with suspension loop on a white ribbon with two faded orange (now yellow) stripes

Front and back covers illustrating an aerial view graphic of a bomber flying at night

61 mm (w) x 43

Ellis filled out an application to join the RCAF

a plaque below inscribed "GARA INTERREGIONALE BENEVENTO" and marked "800" (silver)

Germany, Third Reich. A Civil Service 40 Years Long Service Award, With Case, By Deschler & Sohn certificate_of_authenticity with suspension loop on a(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen, I. Klasse fr 40 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1942). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, with an oak leaf wreath through the quadrants, the obverse with a black swastika, the reverse with a central raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 41. 35 mm (w) x