the fighting retreat and the defence of the Wotan Line in August 1918 and Flandern Line in September 1918
a very fine quality worn example
A Cross Pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed silver border
All three medals come in their original hardshelled cases of issue
gilt aluminum Italian Republic coat-of-arms on the lid
Germany, Wehrmacht. A 12-Year Long Service Medal GTRexclude the fighting retreat and the(Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung fr 12 Dienstjahre). A round medal, constructed of gilt metal, 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, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, measuring 30 mm in diameter, and in extremely fine condition.