Germany, Wehrmacht. An 18-Year Long Service Decoration certificate_of_authenticity violet paper backer

violet paper backer

swimming and boxing

he returned to serve a second tour on Corps Co-operation machines as a pilot

measuring 125 mm (w) x 140 mm (h)

the reverse in postcard format and bearing a partially-legible studio mark

Germany, Wehrmacht. An 18-Year Long Service Decoration certificate_of_authenticity violet paper 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