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

measuring 39

maker’s mark on reverse

with the medal bed being constructed of likewise champagne - coloured felt with two recessed medal beds

Werner Steinhäuser (4)

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