Germany, Wehrmacht. An 18-Year Long Service Decoration Auction Since joining the unit this

Since joining the unit this officer

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

a Wehrmacht exercise book

56 mm (w) x 29

Gregory was struck off strength of the 9th Infantry Battalion and embarked for service in the French theatre on April 26

Germany, Wehrmacht. An 18-Year Long Service Decoration Auction Since joining the unit this(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