Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Decoration, I Class For 25 Years Newly Listed the reverse dated “1864-1914”

the reverse dated “1864-1914”

for religious or charitable objects or personal charities

(1874-1913 Issue)

and was commonly referred to as a "legionnaire division"

circumscribed “Einnahme von Sewastopol 1

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Decoration, I Class For 25 Years Newly Listed the reverse dated “1864-1914”(Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht, I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, 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 25, unmarked, measuring 39. 85 mm (w) x 44. 60 mm (h), weighing 18. 9 grams, with moderate loss of finish