A Third Reich Period Mainz Freemasonry Long Faithful Service Cross United Republic of light corrosion due to age

light corrosion due to age and wear but otherwise near very fine condition

measuring 96 mm x 50 mm

It was published "fortnightly" and purchased at a cost of "4 annas" (a currency formerly used in India)

and is in absolutely mint condition

the following extract describing a costly action in the Liri Valley

A Third Reich Period Mainz Freemasonry Long Faithful Service Cross United Republic of light corrosion due to ageA Mainzer Freimaurer long service cross; constructed of silver (marked 800 along with the traditional crescent moon and crown on the reverse); the obverse in the shape of a cross pattee alisee, with white enamels on the arms of the cross, and with turquoise enamels in the center; the center with a static swastika circumscribed Zum Goldenen Rad; with four crowned lions between each of the arms; the reverse marked Allwege Trew, old German for Always