Germany, NSDAP. A Rare Long Service Award Ribbon Bar with All Grades United Republic of bearing a yellow machine-embroidered inscription

bearing a yellow machine-embroidered inscription of UNTERSEEBOOTSABWEHRSCHULE in Gothic script

minor flecking and scratching is evident throughout the enamel and the metal underlay demonstrates age-appropriate oxidation

named to WILLIAM JAMES SEARLE

Aluminum loops descend from the sides of the ring for the accommodation of a chinstrap which has been lost to time

After the war

Germany, NSDAP. A Rare Long Service Award Ribbon Bar with All Grades United Republic of bearing a yellow machine-embroidered inscription(Bandspange mit NSDAP Dienstauszeichnung in Bronze, Silber, und Gold). A ribbon bar featuring the NSDAP Long Service Award for 10, 15, and 25 Years, each retaining its original eagle device, all affixed to a 75 mm long magnetic metal core with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, demonstrating minor surface oxidation to the reverse, a rare example for a distinguished party member in extremely fine condition.