A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn certificate_of_authenticity where he became patron of

where he became patron of the New Plymouth Ex-Royal Navalmen's Association and a life member of the Returned Services' Association

the only known maker was Rothe

marked twice with a Crown and numbered "3" over "25" on the spine beside the ricasso markings

RCAF Insignia Wings (two-piece construction

to join the Navy Air Corps

A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn certificate_of_authenticity where he became patron ofA textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for 40 years service; in gilded bronze and black enamels; on loop for suspension; with its period original cornflower blue ribbon; measuring 40. 80 mm x 40. 75 mm; weighing 22. 1 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock; with a lightly textured red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; interior lined with white satin and maker marked Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen;