Germany. A Second War Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) 12 Year Long Service Medal Hold 5-inch guns

5-inch guns

This refers to the annexation of the Sudetenland by the German Reich

the centrepiece is encompassing with two crossed swords in Gold in the quadrants

The scabbard is wrapped in black leather

including one depicting a full-colour image of Crown Prince Wilhelm in a Hussar uniform

Germany. A Second War Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) 12 Year Long Service Medal Hold 5-inch gunsAn 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;