Braunschweig, Duchy. A 21-Year Long Service Cross For Enlisted Personnel, C.1870 Auction Archive Polish hallmarks on reverse bottom

Polish hallmarks on reverse bottom arm and makers

A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) “Dienstauszeichnung IV Klasse” for 4 Years of Service awarded to Unteroffizier (NCO) Walter Franz Stübig of the 8th M

stamped "Verwaltunggegebiet Litauen" (Lithuania Council Area) and "Wilkomierz" on page three

This buckle is well marked with an impressed RZM logo with single circular border and manufacturers code

circa 1943

Braunschweig, Duchy. A 21-Year Long Service Cross For Enlisted Personnel, C.1870 Auction Archive Polish hallmarks on reverse bottom(Dienstauszeichnung fr Unteroffiziere und Soldaten nach 25 Jahren). Instituted 1 April 1833 by Duke Wilhelm. (1833 1879 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central medallion bearing a raised monogram of Duke Wilhelm, the reverse with an analogous medallion bearing a raised number 21, unmarked, measuring 31. 02 mm (w) x 35. 30 mm (h), weighing 14. 6 grams