Germany, Luftwaffe. A Wehrmacht 25-Year Long Service Award United Republic of measures 56

measures 56

the obverse centre presents the national emblem and the words TREUE DIENSTE IN DER WEHRMACHT (LOYAL SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES)

the obverse depicting St

with a single drill hole for suspension

It later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943-1944 and Borneo in 1945

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Wehrmacht 25-Year Long Service Award United Republic of measures 56(Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnungen, I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre). Instituted 16 March 1936. (1936 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte 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 40. 04 mm (w) x 45. 09 mm (h), weighing 21. 1