Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Medal, Iv Class For 4 Years Auction raised platform with a recessed

raised platform with a recessed medal bed for the breast star

gilt wear on raised points

both military and civil personnel

New Jersey and James Parmelee of Washington

The buckle has traces of the original gilt remaining

Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Medal, Iv Class For 4 Years Auction raised platform with a recessed(SS Dienstauszeichnung, IV Klasse fr 4 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of blackened bronze, on loop for suspension from a period correct replacement ribbon, the obverse bearing raised central double Sig runes, set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a raised central number 4, overlaid by an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked, with wartime however