Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Medal, Iv Class For 4 Years Auction He was posted to the

He was posted to the Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit (ANGAU) on September 10th

a scarce award

the reverse stamped with an issue number of “5891”

Mothers cross Bronze grade

Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Medal, Iv Class For 4 Years Auction He was posted to the(SS Dienstauszeichnung IV. Klasse fr 4 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of blackened bronze, on a teardrop loop suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing central raised dual Sig runes set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a raised number 4, overlaid by an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked, measuring 38. 03 mm in diameter,