Germany, Wehrmacht. A 25-Year Long Service Award Newly Listed 2 mm (w) x 18

2 mm (w) x 18 mm (h))

5-7th June 1917

It is unsharpened with a slightly dulled tip

measuring 23 mm (w) x 34 mm (h)

He was promoted to Korvettenkapitän (Corvette Captain) and received the (18th) Swords on September 1

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 25-Year Long Service Award Newly Listed 2 mm (w) x 18(Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht, I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre). Instituted 16 March 1936. (1936 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon with Heer Kriegsmarine device, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised number 25, unmarked, measuring 40.