Germany. Original Rare German WWII Cased NSDAP Party 25 Year First Class Long Service Award by E. Ferd Wiedmann with Women's Neck Ribbon. This is a very nice cased example of the First Class award, for 25 years of service to the NSDAP. It is gold washed with white enamel on the arms of the four-pointed cross and for the center section inside of the oak leaf wreath. It is maker marked on the hanger ring with miniscule Präsidialkanzlei des Führers Lieferant (Presidential Chancellery Supplier) number 19 for E. Ferd Wiedmann of Frankfurt am Main. This is a known maker of this rare award during the WWII period. It comes complete with both the standard shorter ribbon, as well as the long neck ribbon for women, who could wear the award as a neck order. These awards are very rarely, particularly when they come with the women's neck order ribbon. The award is in great shape, with the gold wash and enamel almost completely retained, and the ribbons in great shape. The included box has the correct red leatherette cover with a gold Reichsadler eagle in the middle. The hinge and front latch are both fully functional, and it fits the award well. Overall condition is very good. A great cased example of an extremely rare German WWII NSDAP award by a known maker, complete with a rare women's neck ribbon. Bronze gilding, enamel, 46x42 mm, 24.14 g, with suspended ribbons, in box with certificate of Authenticity 400190630. Repaired.
