Original 12 Year Army Long Service Medal awarded to members of the German Heer for twelve years of faithful military service. Complete with its original cornflower blue ribbon, bronze Heer eagle device and well-preserved gilt finish. An excellent addition to any Wehrmacht award collection.
€ 125
This original 12 Year Army Long Service Medal is an excellent example of the Wehrmacht long service awards introduced to recognise loyal and faithful military service. Awarded to members of the German Army (Heer), this decoration features the correct gilt medal suspended from its original cornflower blue ribbon with the appropriate bronze Heer eagle ribbon device.
The obverse displays the Wehrmacht eagle above the inscription “Treue Dienste in der Wehrmacht” (“Loyal Service in the Armed Forces”), while the reverse bears the number “12” within an oak leaf wreath, signifying twelve years of honourable military service. This example remains complete with its original ribbon and suspension ring.
This 12 Year Army Long Service Medal remains in very good original condition.
The gilt finish is well preserved with attractive age patina and light handling wear consistent with age. The original blue ribbon remains intact and retains the correct bronze Heer eagle device. The suspension ring is original, and the medal displays crisp detail throughout.
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The 12 Year Army Long Service Medal formed part of the Wehrmacht Long Service Decorations instituted on 16 March 1936. These awards recognised career members of the German armed forces who completed specified periods of honourable service. The 12-year medal represented the Third Class of the series and was worn alongside the 4-year medal by qualifying recipients. The branch of service was identified by a miniature eagle fitted to the ribbon, with Heer and Kriegsmarine examples using the spread-wing eagle.
The 12 Year Army Long Service Medal is a popular Wehrmacht award due to its classic design and historical significance. Complete examples retaining their original ribbon and correct Heer eagle device are increasingly sought after by collectors.
This example offers excellent eye appeal, honest period wear and complete originality, making it an ideal addition to collections specialising in Wehrmacht awards, Heer insignia or German long service decorations.
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