Germany. A Mint SS 4-Year Long Service Award in its Original Case of Issue
(SS-Dienstauszeichnung). Constructed of blackened bronze; unmarked, but these medals were produced exclusively by Deschler & Sohn of Munich and Lorenz of Unterreichenbach; exquisite manufacturing quality with very fine details; the obverse bearing the standard SS runes within an open-ended oak leaf wreath with ribbons on the bottom of the wreath; the reverse inscribed “Für Treue Dienste in der SS” (German - For Loyal Services in the SS) superimposed on the numeral “4”; on loop for suspension, and with its fully length and mint period original cornflower blue ribbon; measuring 38.02 mm in diameter; weighing 24.7 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of lightly textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior; the exterior of the lid embossed with the SS runes in white ; inside lined with grey felt; measuring 44 mm (w) x 102 mm (h); in virtually mint condition.

