Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 9-Year Long Service Medal GTRexclude which was issued by the

which was issued by the SS-High Command to keep their members updated on important matters regarding the SS

circa late 1800’s

with light mothing and thinning of the wool

Werner Steinhäuser (4)

gilded cupal

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 9-Year Long Service Medal GTRexclude which was issued by the(Dienstauszeichnung fr 9 Jahre). Instituted 30 July 1913 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig. (1913 1918 issue). Constructed of nickel silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central crown circumscribed by an inscription of TREUE DIENSTE BEI DER FAHNE (FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE FLAG), the reverse with a number 9 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 30. 90 mm in diameter, weighing 11. 7 grams, in extremely fine