spotting on the inside lid lining
10K gold badge with blue enamels
the Battalion was put on high alert from March 27
the reverse centre inscribed in Gothic characters FÜR TREUE DIENSTE BEI DER FAHNE (FOR LOYAL SERVICE UNDER THE FLAG)
S Fritz Hundt and Maschinenmaat Josef Gunkel were killed and 9 others were wounded
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Award, II Class for 18 Years Auction spotting on the inside lid(Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung II. Klasse fr 18 Jahre). Instituted 16 March 1936. (1936 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with Heer Kriegsmarine device, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central number 18, unmarked, measuring 36. 30 mm (w) x 40. 15 mm (h), weighing 16. 2