Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Decoration, I Class for 25 Years
(Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht, I. Klasse für 25 Jahre). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée 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 39.85 mm (w) x 44.60 mm (h), weighing 18.9 grams, with moderate loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.

