Germany, Nsdap. A 15-Year Long Service Service Medal Auction preceded in precedence only by

preceded in precedence only by the Medal of Valor

McKinney was struck off strength upon general demobilization on October 1

59 mm in diameter

including the successful advance toward the city and the less successful attack in 1942 (Case Blue) stopped by the Soviet counter-offensives during the 1942-43 winter

with many eyewitness reports lending support

Germany, Nsdap. A 15-Year Long Service Service Medal Auction preceded in precedence only by(NSDAP Dienstauszeichnung). Constructed of silvered tombak with blue enamels, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, presenting as a Cross Patte with blue enameled arms, obverse depicts central NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika inside oak leaf wreath, reverse with central silvered inscription of Treue fr Fhrer und Volk (Loyality for the Fhrer and People) inside an oak leaf wreath,