Germany, Third Reich. A Pair Of Civil Service Long Service Decorations Auction Some sources say it was

Some sources say it was intended for award to Hindus and other dignitaries but the Statues of the Order do not support this religious distinction

illustrating the initials "AIS" in an oval

as well as an additional double-struck maker mark

CARSWELL 21st LCRS

Germany, Third Reich. A Pair Of Civil Service Long Service Decorations Auction Some sources say it was(Dienstauszeichnungen). A pair of Civil Service Long Service Decorations, including one for 25 Years, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms and an oak leaf wreath through the quadrants, the obverse bearing a black swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 41. 07 mm (w) x 45. 32 mm (h),