Germany, Wehrmacht. An 18-Year Long Service Decoration Auction his output of work is

his output of work is deteriorating badly and a transfer seems to be the only solution

1st Pattern: Two-piece construction

56 mm (w) x 29

with the remnants of an adhesive to the reverse

four genuine old rose-cut European diamonds embedded in the arms

Germany, Wehrmacht. An 18-Year Long Service Decoration Auction his output of work is(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