which retains nearly 100% of its original finish
officially making it a royal symbol and can be found in the Palace of Westminster
the reverse with a maker’s mark of “MORITZ HAUSCH
should the war have continued
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Wehrmacht Long Service Cross, Ii Class For 18 Years, With Luftwaffe Device GTRexclude which retains nearly 100% of(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