Germany, Wehrmacht. A 12-Year Long Service Award
(Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung für 12 Jahre). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with Heer/Kriegsmarine clasp, the obverse with a central 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 “12”, within a circular oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 30.26 mm in diameter, weighing 11.9 grams, in better than very fine condition.

