NSDAP 10 Yr. LS

[Thomas Durante]

Hi guys,

My first foray into the Political realm, I picked up this nice NSDAP 10 Year Long Service medal. Its a one-piece strike, made from brass (tombak) and I assume its a relatively early one compared to the more common zinc or Cupal examples. Its unmarked, but with such a nicely detailed eagle design, I wonder if we can connect it to a known maker?

Hope you guys like it as much as I do.

Thanks

Tom

[Thomas Durante]

Closeups of the medal

[Wim Vangossum]

Forgive me if I'm wrong but I think the maker of this type is one of the unknown examples. I think Thomas Benixden can give you the best possible answer.

A very fine award.

Regards, Wim

[Matthew]

Sorry I can't help with the maker but congrats on a fine addition to your collection!
I think I am seeing a trend here Tom..

cheers

Matt

[tranchant]

10 years

hello tom
beautiful medal, no comon, i have the same on a medals bar!
thank for showing
best regards
patrick

[Thomas Durante]

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

Tom

[Stan]

Looks like a Deumer to me and if its made of Tombak then it probably is a Deumer.

Tom, is the ring soldered closed? Are you sure there isn't a tiny "19" mark on the ring?

Stan

[Thomas Durante]

Hi Stan,

Yes, the ring is soldered closed, but there is no number on the ring. It is indeed brass and a bit thinner than its Cupal or Zinc brethren. I'll do some comparing to the Deumer's tonight.

Do you have any good pics of a brass, marked Deumer you can post?

Thanks Stan.

Tom

[Stan]

There you go Tom.

I am certain yours is a Deumer and as such IMO the best 10-Yr Cross to have.

The "19" mark is difficult to find and I owned my medal for 20 years before I noticed the mm! Deumer crosses normally have the ring soldered closed.

Stan

[Stan]

Here is the "19" mm. Take another look!

Stan

[Thomas Durante]

Here is the "19" mm. Take another look!

Thanks Stan, will do!!

Very nice cross btw, thanks for posting it. Stay tuned, will double check the ring tonight.

Tom