Volunteer Infantry in July 1899
incorporating a four-piece construction
to join the 1st Cavalry Division
The design was subsequently changed in favour of a larger medal with one crown between the eagles
1944 and signed in blue ink by a Captain and the Battalion Leader
Germany, Wehrmacht. An 18-Year Long Service Decoration GTRexclude Volunteer Infantry in July 1899(Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht fr 18 Jahre). Instituted 16 March 1936. (1936 1945 issue). Constructed of magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised number 18, unmarked, measuring 35. 19 mm (w) x 39. 58 mm (h), weighing 15. 5 grams, in