A German 25-Year Faithful Service Decoration; Second Class By R. Souval Auction gilt wear on the ball

gilt wear on the ball finials

that is not leather at all

Footnote: Air Observers would be designated "Navigators" today

528 tons of Allied shipping

A German 25-Year Faithful Service Decoration; Second Class By R. Souval Auction gilt wear on the ballFor Twenty Five Years Service; silvered bronze and black enamels; measuring 41 mm x 41 mm; loop for suspension; original ribbon with horizontal pinback bar; mint condition. Accompanied by its box of issue; constructed of cardboard with red leatherette exterior and red felt interior; maker marked R. Souval, Wien, VIL on the inside of the lid; measuring 99 mm x 44 mm; overall near very fine condition with the lid coming apart on two sides.