WWII Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung Packet – III. Klasse (with Hoheitsabzeichen und Band)
€40,00
Original WWII German paper packet for a Dienstauszeichnung (Long Service Award), III. Klasse, marked “mit Hoheitsabzeichen und Band” (with national emblem and ribbon).
This type of packaging was used for Wehrmacht long-service awards, issued to personnel of the Wehrmacht.
Constructed from thin, period waxed paper, typical of wartime award packaging. The packet remains in good, untouched condition, showing expected creasing, handling wear, and age-related discoloration (see images).
Original award packets are often missing, as they were frequently discarded after presentation. As such, surviving examples—especially clearly marked and legible—are increasingly difficult to find.
A desirable accessory piece for completing a Wehrmacht long-service award set or for display alongside period decorations.
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The Dienstauszeichnungen der Wehrmacht were instituted to recognize long and faithful service within the German armed forces. These awards were granted in multiple classes depending on years of service and were issued with accompanying insignia and ribbon.
Packaging such as this packet was used at the time of issue to contain the medal and its components (Hoheitsabzeichen und Band). Due to their utilitarian nature, most were discarded, making original surviving packets valuable supporting items for collectors.
Today, these pieces are appreciated as part of the broader material culture of German military awards, illustrating how decorations were presented and stored during the Second World War.
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