Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair of Awards

(Auszeichnungen). A pair of awards, including:

1. A Wehrmacht 4-Year Long Service Award, constructed of magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribboned affixed to a single mount with a horizontal pinback, the obverse bearing a raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of “TREUE DIENSTE IN DER WEHRMACHT” (“FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE WEHRMACHT”), the reverse bearing a number “4” situated within a circular oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 30.32 mm in diameter, demonstrating loss of finish and soiling to the award and ribbon, respectively, in very fine condition.

2. A General Assault Badge, constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, surrounding a central Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a circular plate, unmarked, measuring 42.65 mm (w) x 53.58 mm (h), weighing 24.0 grams, demonstrating near-total loss of silver finish, in very fine condition.