Germany, SS. A SS Long Service Medal, IV Class for 4 Years

(SS-Dienstauszeichnung IV. Klasse für 4 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938-1945 issue). Constructed of blackened bronze, on a teardrop loop suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing central raised dual Sig runes set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a raised number “4”, overlaid by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS”), unmarked, measuring 38.03 mm in diameter, weighing 24.2 grams, in extremely fine condition.