Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Decoration, I Class For 25 Years Archive in two versions: Type I

in two versions: Type I by Jules Desbois and Type II by Maurice Delannoy

including an award document for a 1914 Iron Cross II Class

By late August

with 99% of original German field Grey

the strap wrapped with a stylized sliding knot constructed of black threading and silver aluminum wire

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Decoration, I Class For 25 Years Archive in two versions: Type I(Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht, I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised number 25, unmarked, measuring 39. 85 mm (w) x 44. 60 mm (h), weighing 18. 9 grams, with moderate loss of finish