Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 12-Year Long Service Medal
(Dienstauszeichnung für 12 Jahre). Instituted 30 July 1913 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig. (1913-1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central crown circumscribed by an inscription of “TREUE DIENSTE BEI DER FAHNE” (“FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE FLAG”), the reverse with a number “12” in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 30.87 mm in diameter, weighing 12.0 grams, in extremely fine condition.

