German gold 40 years faithful service medal

(Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen, Special Grade – Third Reich Period)OriginalGerman 40-Year Faithful Service Decoration, instituted in1938and awarded for40 years of loyal serviceto the German state. This is thehighest officially awarded classof the Faithful Service decorations, finished ingilt, with a central black enameled swastika surrounded by a gilt oakleaf wreath.The decoration itself is inexcellent condition, retaining a strong original gilt finish and sharp details. The originalblue suspension ribbonis present and in very good condition. Thepin on the reverse of the ribbon is missing, which is correctly noted and reflected in the valuation.The 40-year award was bestowed only uponvery senior civil servants and long-serving state officials, making it significantly rarer than the 4-, 18-, and 25-year classes.Details:Original period example (1938–1945)German 40-Year Faithful Service DecorationGilded cross with applied wreathOriginal blue ribbonPin missing from reverse of ribbonDecoration in excellent conditionGuaranteed originalAscarce and visually impressive Third Reich long service decoration, representing the highest level of faithful service recognition awarded during the period.