A German 25-Year Faithful Service Decoration; Second Class By R. Souval GTRexclude along with white paint on

along with white paint on the obverse of the handle

arriving at the Canadian Base Depot and then leaving for his unit on February 15th

ammunition pouch and frog exhibit the expected contact and wear for an item of this age

He served two years in Bomber Command (night bombers) at Driffield and formed a solid relationship with Air Vice-Marshall Coningham

Type 3: Two-piece construction

A German 25-Year Faithful Service Decoration; Second Class By R. Souval GTRexclude along with white paint onFor Twenty Five Years Service; silvered bronze and black enamels; measuring 41 mm x 41 mm; loop for suspension; original ribbon with horizontal pinback bar; mint condition. Accompanied by its box of issue; constructed of cardboard with red leatherette exterior and red felt interior; maker marked R. Souval, Wien, VIL on the inside of the lid; measuring 99 mm x 44 mm; overall near very fine condition with the lid coming apart on two sides.