Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 9-Year Long Service Medal Auction Schmidt joined a unit with

Schmidt joined a unit with a difficult name to read

and matching Wehrmacht Panzer Grenadier Hauptmann (Captain) shoulder boards

5 mm (w) x 39 mm (h) inclusive of its two suspension loops)

with ink signature of Generalmajor

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 9-Year Long Service Medal Auction Schmidt joined a unit with(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