Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint 18-Year Long Service Award certificate_of_authenticity A beaded multirayed eight-pointed star

A beaded multirayed eight-pointed star in silvered bronze

before being discharged on January 9

two are missing a centrepiece

the backer coming away from the body of the badge)

alternating links consisting of the initials of the founder (“M J”)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint 18-Year Long Service Award certificate_of_authenticity A beaded multirayed eight-pointed star(Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung II. Klasse fr 18 Jahre). Constructed of silvered tombak, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon pinned with a Luftwaffe device, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central number 18, unmarked, measuring 36. 30 mm (w) x 40. 73 mm (h), weighing 14. 8 grams, in mint condition.