Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Decoration, Ii Class For 18 Years Hold " (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and "1"

" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and "1" on the reverse

which was stationed in Schweinfurt

The ring is sized at a 6 ¾ and weighs 2

the regiments contributed troops to contingents for the North-West Campaign and the Boer War

000 of whom were British and recently humiliated in the Battle of Oriamendi

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Decoration, Ii Class For 18 Years Hold " (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and "1"(Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung, II. Klasse fr 18 Jahre). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, 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. 88 mm (w) x 40. 42 mm (h), weighing 20. 7 grams, with minor loss of