Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Decoration, IV Class for 4 Years

(Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung, IV. Klasse für 4 Jahre). Instituted 16 March 1936. (1936-1945 issue). Constructed of magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with replacement pinback, retaining a Heer/Kriegsmarine device, the obverse bearing a raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of “TREUE DIENSTE IN DER WEHRMACHT” (“FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE WEHRMACHT”), the reverse with a central raised number “4” set within circular oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 30.28 mm in diameter, weighing 18.2 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.