Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Iv Class For 4 Years Archive 2nd Class with Swords (silver

2nd Class with Swords (silver gilt and white enamels

was worn by the veteran

then transferred coastal defence duties in Western Liguria

It comes in two hardcover volumes for 2

Louis - Second Restoration

Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Iv Class For 4 Years Archive 2nd Class with Swords (silver(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,