Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Decoration, I Class For 25 Years Newly Listed and was commonly referred to

and was commonly referred to as a "legionnaire division"

(1874-1913 Issue)

This was followed two weeks later by his leaving for Europe

the reverse dated “1864-1914”

Also his Flugbuchs

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Long Service Decoration, I Class For 25 Years Newly Listed and was commonly referred to(Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht, I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised number 25, unmarked, measuring 39. 85 mm (w) x 44. 60 mm (h), weighing 18. 9 grams, with moderate loss of finish