Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint 18-Year Long Service Decoration, Luftwaffe Issue Auction Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871)

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871)

In silvered bronze Belgian-made

A large number of photos show the Officers and soldiers displaying the Croatian shield on the right arm

still held together with a string

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Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint 18-Year Long Service Decoration, Luftwaffe Issue Auction Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871)(Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht fr 4 Jahre). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with Luftwaffe device, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, 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. 34 mm (w) x 40. 47 mm (h), weighing 14. 8 grams, accompanied by its period