Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Award, II Class for 18 Years Auction Archive maker marked “RZM 15” for

maker marked “RZM 15” for “Ferdinand Hoffstätter

with a snap button for attachment to a belt

Badge: In bronze gilt with blue

259th Infantry Battalion was discharged upon demobilization at Military District No

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Award, II Class for 18 Years Auction Archive maker marked “RZM 15” for(Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht, II. Klasse fr 18 Jahre). Instituted 16 March 1936. (1936 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered magnetic iron, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed borders, 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 36. 14 mm (w) x 40. 08 mm (h), weighing