In die-struck blackened bronze; unmarked but these medals were produced exclusively by Deschler of Munich and Petz & Lorenz of Unterreichenbach; measuring 38 mm in diameter; exquisite manufacturing with a slight barely noticeable texturing; the obverse with the SS runes inside of an oak wreath; the reverse with “Für Treue Dienste in der SS” with the number “4” beneath; original solid blue ribbon; better than extremely fine condition.
Footnote: The SS long service awards were first introduced by Adolf Hitler on january 30, 1938, and according to predominant historian Christopher Alisby, the awards ceased to be awarded at the end of 1941.

