{"product_id":"german-army-12-year-long-service-award-1","title":"German Army 12 Year Long Service Award","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eGerman Army 12 Year Long Service Award-This is a handsome example, with a toned gold round medal. The finish remains mostly in place on this example. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis medal would be awarded for 12 years of service in the Wehrmacht. This is complete with a portion of the original cornflower blue ribbon. This shows only light wear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eHistory: In March of ‘36 Hitler ordered the institution of a service award in four classes, each class reflecting the completion of a select number of years of military service. The award was bestowed by each branch of the Wehrmacht (army, navy, and air force) and was issued for four years’ service (fourth class-silver medal), 12 years (third class-gold medal), 18 years (2nd Class-silver cross), 25 years (first class-gold cross), and 40 years (special class). The 40-year special class was introduced on 10 March 1939.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Ruptured Duck, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51662683177266,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1141\/9332\/files\/RD_081126_25809.jpg?v=1787841396","url":"https:\/\/www.therupturedduck.com\/products\/german-army-12-year-long-service-award-1","provider":"The Ruptured Duck, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}