Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, II Class for 15 Years Province of China A California Spanish War Service

A California Spanish War Service Medal

from other branches of service who were enlisted to temporarily assist the Feldgendarmerie in their policing duties

accompanied by its full-length sash that incorporates a decorative moiré pattern and features a large bow-tie

the author of “The Infantry Assault Badges” refers to a badge of this type as being by an “Unknown Maker” on page 203

he was sent overseas

Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, II Class for 15 Years Province of China A California Spanish War Service(Dienstauszeichnungen der NSDAP, II. Klasse fr 15 Jahre). Instituted 2 April 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with blue enameled arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse bearing a central blue enameled disc, surrounded by a circular oak leaf wreath overlaid by an NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a