Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Iv Class For 4 Years Archive A First World War combat

A First World War combat veteran’s medal bar featuring two decorations

maker marked "Ш

large embossed Austrian coat-of-arms and "J

Medal for Excellent Performances (in bronze with a copper-coloured gilt

50 mm x 73 mm)

Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Iv Class For 4 Years Archive A First World War combat(SS Dienstauszeichnung IV. Klasse fr 4 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of blackened bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing central raised double Sig runes, set 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 38. 02 mm in diameter,