Germany. A Second War Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) 12 Year Long Service Medal Newly Listed dated from 1912 to 1932

dated from 1912 to 1932

with the aim of minimizing civilian casualties in the event of hostilities and to deal with the consequences for civilians of warfare and particularly the bombing to towns and cities

marked on base with maker mark for A

55 kilometres east of Red Deer

both boards feature an embroidered “9” in black threading

Germany. A Second War Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) 12 Year Long Service Medal Newly Listed dated from 1912 to 1932An example of a second war period Dienstauszeichnung 12 Dienstjahre; a gilded zink medal; missing its loop and ribbon; the obverse with the German eagle in the centre, circumscribed in German Gothic lettering Treue Dienste in der Wehrmacht (Faithful Service in the Armed Forces); the reverse with the raised number 12 centrally within an oak wreath border; measuring 29. 92 mm in diameter; weighing 7. 8 grams; with light wear to the original gilt finish;