Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Award, II Class for 18 Years Auction Archive 259th Infantry Battalion was discharged

259th Infantry Battalion was discharged upon demobilization at Military District No

and moderate scratching and loss of paint throughout the scabbard

Towards the front of the pouch is a metal loop with a leather flap that extends over the opening

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with Wörth

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Award, II Class for 18 Years Auction Archive 259th Infantry Battalion was discharged(Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht, II. Klasse fr 18 Jahre). Instituted 16 March 1936. (1936 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered magnetic iron, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed borders, 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 36. 14 mm (w) x 40. 08 mm (h), weighing