Germany, Wehrmacht. An 18-Year Long Service Decoration GTRexclude cover printed in black and

cover printed in black and orange inks

1944 and signed in blue ink by a Captain and the Battalion Leader

incorporating a four-piece construction

The design was subsequently changed in favour of a larger medal with one crown between the eagles

maker marked “Jos

Germany, Wehrmacht. An 18-Year Long Service Decoration GTRexclude cover printed in black and(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