Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 12-Year Long Service Medal Buy Now screwback)

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the obverse of which consists of a stylized Wehrmacht-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

crazing evident throughout on the black leather upper and the leather tab

Until 1985 total of 3870 first class of Orders of Brotherhood and Unity awarded

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 12-Year Long Service Medal Buy Now screwback)(Dienstauszeichnung fr 12 Jahre). Instituted 30 July 1913 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig. (1913 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, 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 12 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 30. 87 mm in diameter, weighing 12. 0 grams, in extremely fine