Germany, Wehrmacht. An 18-Year Long Service Award Auction the 12th Battalion was re-designated

the 12th Battalion was re-designated the 12th Reserve Battalion forming part of the Canadian Training Depot

Ontario on April 12

backed by an upward-pointing sword and a branch of oak leaves

the blade exhibting pitting and surface wear

Germany, Wehrmacht. An 18-Year Long Service Award Auction the 12th Battalion was re-designated(Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung fr 18 Dienstjahre). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with miniature and horizontal pinback, presenting as a Cross Patte with bordered arms, obverse with central Wehrmacht style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, reverse with central number 18, unmarked, measuring 35. 56 mm (w) x 40. 15 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.