US$ 899.50
Department of National Defence Naval Service Letter
within a ribbed wreath bearing an inscription of “BLUT UND EHRE” (“BLOOD AND HONOUR”)
marked H U W
hallmarked with Imperial shield along top edge
Texas in August 1917
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wehrmacht Long Service Cross, Ii Class For 18 Years GTRexclude Department of National Defence Naval(Dienstauszeichnung II. Klasse). Instituted 16 March 1936. (1936 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered feinzink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with Heer Kriegsmarine clasp, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a central number 18 on a pebbled background, unmarked, measuring 36. 36 mm (w) x 40. 40 mm (h), weighing