and some surface oxidation to the metal scabbard fixtures
at the beginning of World War I
along with red and light blue enamels
on loop for suspension from a period original ribbon with a blackened magnetic metal clip
also accompanied by a lot of four vacation passes
Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Iv Class For 4 Years Republic of and some surface oxidation to(SS Dienstauszeichnung, IV. Klasse fr 4 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of blackened bronze, on loop for suspension, the obverse bearing raised double Sig runes situated within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a raised number 4, overlaid by an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked, measuring 37. 95 mm in diameter, weighing 24. 1 grams, demonstrating loss