Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 9-Year Long Service Medal Auction Haddon's medal is court-mounted

Haddon's medal is court-mounted

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

with ink signature of Generalmajor

A second war German “Stammbattailon - Artillerie Ersatz und Ausbildungs Abteiluing 69” identification tag

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 9-Year Long Service Medal Auction Haddon's medal is court-mounted(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