Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, IV Class for 4 Years, by Deschler & Sohn GTRexclude in turn overlaying a pair

in turn overlaying a pair of crossed swords

advanced the science of artillery through the development of the "rolling barrage"

all stitched to a field green wool backing

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The Ohio State University

Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, IV Class for 4 Years, by Deschler & Sohn GTRexclude in turn overlaying a pair(SS Dienstauszeichnung, III. Klasse fr 8 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised swastika with ribbed arms, overlaid by central double Sig runes situated within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a raised number 4, overlaid by an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked but