Germany, Weimpar Republic. A Veteran’s Association Long Service Award, With Swords Hold The underside of the leather

The underside of the leather has a brushed feel

usually at the voluntary risk of his or her life not involving actual combat

The lower pockets on either side are shorter and wider and are also buttoned

August was highly decorated before the First World War broke out

the hilt is in hollow silvered bronze with a steel blade

Germany, Weimpar Republic. A Veteran’s Association Long Service Award, With Swords Hold The underside of the leatherConstructed of gilt bronze with white enameled arms, with crossed swords and a metal wreath between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a central orange enameled medallion; the reverse plain, with a vertical hinge and a functional hinge catch; marked Ges. Gesch. on the reverse; measuring 45. 12 mm (w) x 45. 12 mm (h); weighing 28. 9 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.