A Second War German Iv Class Long Service Award For 4 Years’ Service Auction the black paint free of

the black paint free of chipping

olive leaves and engraver's initials "M B" below

wide raised rim

photo appears to be attached to a photo album at one time

achieving the rank of Leading Seaman on August 15

A Second War German Iv Class Long Service Award For 4 Years’ Service Auction the black paint free ofA second war German Dienstauszeichnung IV. Klasse fr 4 Dienstjahre); circular silvered metal (magnetic); on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon (note that it is sun faded); the obverse with the German eagle in the centre, circumscribed in German Gothic lettering Treue Dienste in der Wehrmacht (Faithful Service in the Armed Forces); the reverse with the raised number 4 centrally within an oak wreath border; measuring 30. 15 mm in