the end of the ball finial has a dent present on one side
depending upon the birth dates he stated
(1423558 SJT
the obverse with a raised central W with the re-institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm
"ALS DANK DEM TRAGER" (As a Thanks to the Exchanger) and "ORGANISATIONSKOMITEE FÜR DIE XI OLYMPIADE BERLIN 1936" (Organizing Committee for the XI Olympics Berlin 1936)
Germany, Third Reich. A 25-Year Faithful Service Cross, Nsdap Party Member Karl Waidhas United Republic of the end of the ball(Treudienst Ehrenzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Constructed of silvered bronze and black enamels, on a loop for suspension, with its period original ribbon featuring a horizontal pinback sewn onto the reverse, measuring 40. 95 mm (w) x 45. 46 mm (h), accompanied by its presentation case of issue, constructed of cardstock, with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with a red lined interior, measuring 46 mm (w) x 101 mm (l), in very condition. Footnote: