The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Nazi Armed Forces 12 year Long Service Medal. Obverse: In the centre an eagle with square folded wings, clutching a swastika in its talons, within a Gothic inscription around the the circumference reading 'Treue Dienste in der Wehrmacht' (For loyal service in the armed forces). Reverse: In the centre the number '12' within an oak leaf wreath bound at the top and bottom. The medal is fitted with a small ring suspender and a piece of 24 mm cornflower blue ribbon.
Awarded for 12 years loyal service in the German armed forces. A small eagle of the appropriate pattern for each service was placed on the ribbon to indicate whether the medal was issued to the army, navy or airforce. It is missing from this example. This medal is part of a collection of Second World War German orders, decorations, badges and insignia acquired by Flight Lieutenant K G Hesketh, RAAF Historical Records Section, who was based in London, but who made a number of visits to Germany immediately after the Second World War.
Nazi Armed Forces 4 year Long Service Medal. Obverse: In the centre an eagle with square folded wings, clutching a swastika in its talons, within a Gothic inscription around the the circumference read
Nazi 18 year Military Long Service Cross. A silver plated cross pattee with three raised lines around the edge of the arms. Obverse: In the centre medallion a Nazi eagle with folded square wings clutc
Nazi Customs Loyal Service Decoration. A bronze cross pattee with a beaded inner edge. Obverse: A Nazi German eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika within a wreath and surrounded by a lar
Nazi National Labour Corps Long Service Medal, 1st Class. Oval shaped gilded metal with an oak leaf wreath around the circumference. Obverse: A swastika on a spade between two barley ears in a 'V' sha
Nazi National Labour Corps Long Service Medal, 2nd Class. Oval shaped silver plated metal with an oak leaf wreath around the circumference. Obverse: A swastika on a spade between two barley ears in a
Nazi Party Bronze Long Service Decoration. A cross pattee with sun rays between the arms. Obverse: An oak leaf wreath in the centre with a Nazi eagle and swastika. Reverse: An oak leaf wreath with the