10 Year NSDAP Long Service Award-This was given to Party members for true service and longevity. It has a bronze finish over the zinc base. Most of the bronze finish is intact and has a gorgeous tone. This badge has great details. This comes with a long portion of original brown and white ribbon which is very clean and not faded. A handsome badge.
History: The award was given in three grades of ten years, fifteen years, and twenty-five years of service. On its reverse side, each award had emblazoned the inscription, in German: Treue für Führer und Volk ("Loyalty to Leader and People"). The service award was a four-pointed cross (Ordenskreuz) cross with slightly curved arms. In the center of the cross is the national eagle with an oakleaves wreath. Between the arms were rays, which were suspended from a 30mm ribbon. On 2 April 1939, Adolf Hitler ordered its institution for male and female members of the NSDAP who met certain qualifications. The award was first given out on 30 January 1940.