The badge of honor "For Loyalty" to the free city of Danzig was established on June 20, 1938 by the chairman of the Senate. The occasion was the 5th anniversary of coming to power in Gdansk. It is necessary to recognize the faithful work in the service of the people and the state. She was presented in 2 tiers, gold for 40 years and silver for 25 years. In addition, a badge of honor has been established for 50 years in the free economy. These are silver-plated and gold-plated in parts. Honorary badges for 25 and 40 years could be received by civil servants, employees and employees of the public service after the corresponding faithful service. Public service was considered at the end of 18. The year of the life of the Gdansk civil service, the German imperial and land service in communities, community unions and corporations, institutions and funds of public law. Relegion communities were not counted. In case of doubts about the affiliation, the presidential department decided. Extensive measures were taken to take into account periods of training, military service and other types of employment. The badge of honor was not subject to return. It was awarded only to those who were still in the service on the day of the institution. Award data is unknown. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen before 1945, vol. IV, 2001.
Copper alloy cross with brushed silver. The crosses at the ends are rounded and have wide polished edges with an internal decorative line. The inner sides of the cross sleeves are granular. In the center is a large round central shield. Between the cross sleeves is an oak-leafy wreath of 2 rows of leaves. On top is a soldered eye with a ribbon ring. The back side is smooth and silver-plated.
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35 mm blue.
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Front side: badge of honor "For the service of fidelity" 2. Step
Reverse: Badge of Honour "For Loyalty" 2. Step
Awards of World War II