Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Award, II Class for 18 Years Auction Archive Towards the front of the

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

retaining a rounded pommel nut which securely maintains the dagger’s structural integrity

with a snap button for attachment to a belt

Badge: In bronze gilt with blue

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Award, II Class for 18 Years Auction Archive Towards the front of the(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