German WWII 15 Year Faithful Service Award-This NSDAP long service award is stunning in its blue enamel and beautifully toned silver finish. The brilliant blue enamel has a silver political eagle within a wreath and starburst backing. The reverse script on this badge translates to “Loyalty to Leader and People.” This includes a long portion of orig
History: The award was given in three grades of ten years, fifteen years, and twenty-five years of service. On its reverse side, each award had emblazoned the inscription, in German: Treue für Führer und Volk ("Loyalty to Leader and People"). The service award was a four-pointed cross (Ordenskreuz) cross with slightly curved arms. In the center of the cross is the national eagle with an oakleaves wreath. Between the arms were rays, which were suspended from a 30mm ribbon. On 2 April 1939, Adolf Hitler ordered its institution for male and female members of the NSDAP who met certain qualifications. The award was first given out on 30 January 1940.
inal cornflower and silver colored ribbon. This is an exquisite badge!