Germany. A Second War Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) 12 Year Long Service Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland)

(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland)

measuring 245 mm (w) x 160 mm (h)

marked on the ring "GR"

with a pair of binoculars along with a bandolier of bullets strapped around his neck

Germany. A Second War Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) 12 Year Long Service Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland)An 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;