Germany, NSDAP. A Rare Long Service Award Ribbon Bar with All Grades United Republic of named to WILLIAM JAMES SEARLE

named to WILLIAM JAMES SEARLE

bearing a yellow machine-embroidered inscription of UNTERSEEBOOTSABWEHRSCHULE in Gothic script

another silver aluminum knot holds the insigna in place

number 1677 and size 68

minor flecking and scratching is evident throughout the enamel and the metal underlay demonstrates age-appropriate oxidation

Germany, NSDAP. A Rare Long Service Award Ribbon Bar with All Grades United Republic of named to WILLIAM JAMES SEARLE(Bandspange mit NSDAP Dienstauszeichnung in Bronze, Silber, und Gold). A ribbon bar featuring the NSDAP Long Service Award for 10, 15, and 25 Years, each retaining its original eagle device, all affixed to a 75 mm long magnetic metal core with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, demonstrating minor surface oxidation to the reverse, a rare example for a distinguished party member in extremely fine condition.