Germany, Luftwaffe. A Wehrmacht Long Service Cross, Ii Class For 18 Years, With Luftwaffe Device GTRexclude He joined the army in

He joined the army in 1924 as an Officer Cadet in the 5th (Prussian) Cavalry Regiment

should the war have continued

prevention of epidemics

the reverse with a maker’s mark of “MORITZ HAUSCH

Northern Abyssinia

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Wehrmacht Long Service Cross, Ii Class For 18 Years, With Luftwaffe Device GTRexclude He joined the army in(Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht, II Klasse fr 18 Jahre, fr Mnner der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with Luftwaffe device, 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. 98 mm (w) x 39. 35 mm (h), weighing 14. 8