Germany, Ss. A Long Service Decoration, Iv Class For 4 Years, By Petz & Lorenz Auction marked on reverse "RZM SS

marked on reverse "RZM SS OLC 36/43" (Overhoff & Cie Lüdenscheid)

The cuff of each sleeve has a vertical slit closing with a single pressed cardboard button fastening to a reinforced buttonhole

Gilt wear on the inside of the arms and enamel chipping on the points of the GC

WWI 163rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge CEF - Pickled brass

1915 in London

Germany, Ss. A Long Service Decoration, Iv Class For 4 Years, By Petz & Lorenz Auction marked on reverse "RZM SS(SS Dienstauszeichnung, IV. Klasse fr 4 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of blackened bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing central raised double Sig runes set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a central raised number 4, in turn overlaid by an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked, measuring 38. 03 mm in