Saxony, Kingdom. An Officers’ Long Service Decoration, 25 Year Cross Miniature, C. 1900 Newly Listed in case of issue (case

in case of issue (case with stains

as well as “39” on the reverse

stating that he was single (later changed to married) and that his trade was that of Sheet Metal Worker

Lucas” and dated “6

He was with the Hitler Youth (October 1933 - November 1934) before he applied to join the SS in November 1934

Saxony, Kingdom. An Officers’ Long Service Decoration, 25 Year Cross Miniature, C. 1900 Newly Listed in case of issue (caseInstituted April 23, 1874 by King Albert. In silver gilt, a cross pattee, the obverse center presents the crowned monogram of King Albert, the reverse centre presents a raised XXV (25 in Roman Numerals), measures 16. 69mm (w) x 19. 37mm (h inclusive of integral suspension ring), weighs 1. 4 grams, heavily gilded, very fine condition. Footnote: This cross was instituted King Albert on April 23, 1874, and it was conferred upon Officers for a minimum of