Germany, SS. A Long Service Decoration, IV Class for 4 Years, by Petz & Lorenz

(SS-Dienstauszeichnung, IV. Klasse für 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 central raised number “4”, in turn 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 25.2 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.