Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Medal, Iv Class For 4 Years Newly Listed 1899 for active service in

1899 for active service in the war in South Africa

Condition varies from better than fine to very fine

an independent cord knotted in place on the exterior of the hoist sleeve

1943 the 9th Army along with Fraatz’s division was to be the northern pincer at the battle of Kursk

Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Medal, Iv Class For 4 Years Newly Listed 1899 for active service in(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