Germany, Wehrmacht. An 18-Year Long Service Decoration GTRexclude with navy blue felt backer

with navy blue felt backer

with the 20th Divisional

A 1936 pattern

He reverted to the rank of Private

Germany, Wehrmacht. An 18-Year Long Service Decoration GTRexclude with navy blue felt backer(Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht fr 18 Jahre). Instituted 16 March 1936. (1936 1945 issue). Constructed of magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised number 18, unmarked, measuring 35. 19 mm (w) x 39. 58 mm (h), weighing 15. 5 grams, in