Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Decoration, II Class for 18 Years

(Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung, II. Klasse für 18 Jahre). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Pattée 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 35.88 mm (w) x 40.42 mm (h), weighing 20.7 grams, with minor loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.