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

He was named a Hero of the Soviet Union three times

The scabbard is wrapped in black leather

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

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;