the Order of Instruction and Benedict was split in two different orders
Klasse mit Ordensschnalle)
Keitel accepted Hitler's directive for Operation Citadel in 1943
A similar buckle is illustrated on page 519 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich
Prussia, Kingdom. A Pair Of Long Service Decorations GTRexclude the Order of Instruction and(Dienstauszeichnung). A pair of long service decorations, including a Long Service Decoration, III Class for 9 Years, constructed of magnetic metal affixed to a backplate with a horizontal pinback and period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 32 mm (l), in very fine condition, and; a Long Service Decoration, I Class for 21 Years, constructed of gilded bronze, affixed to a magnetic metal backplate with a horizontal pinback and period