Germany. A Hohenzollern 40-Year Merit Badge, C.1935 certificate_of_authenticity dark patinas on three of

dark patinas on three of the silver medals

Constructed of aluminum in the shape of a traditional national eagle clutching a mobile wreathed swastika

where it took part in the first day's fighting

If at all possible

Germany. A Hohenzollern 40-Year Merit Badge, C.1935 certificate_of_authenticity dark patinas on three of(Dienstabzeichen fr 40 Jahre). Instituted 16 November 1935 by the House of Hohenzollern. (1935 present issue). Constructed of silver with gilt, vertical pinback, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a royal crown, overlaid by a gilt monogram, the pinback with a silver content mark of 900, measuring 20. 40 mm (w) x 32. 55 mm (h), weighing 5. 7 grams, in near extremely fine