Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 9-Year Long Service Medal Auction with ink signature of Generalmajor

with ink signature of Generalmajor

and matching Wehrmacht Panzer Grenadier Hauptmann (Captain) shoulder boards

but with scattered bald spots

Schmidt joined a unit with a difficult name to read

the reverse with a central date of “1 OKTOBER 1938” circumscribed by an inscription of “EIN VOLK

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 9-Year Long Service Medal Auction with ink signature of Generalmajor(Dienstauszeichnung fr 9 Jahre). Instituted 30 July 1913 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig. (1913 1918 issue). Constructed of nickel silver, 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 9 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 30. 90 mm in diameter, weighing 11. 7 grams, in extremely fine