Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 12-Year Long Service Medal Hold inscribed "401 Postkartenvertrieb W

inscribed "401 Postkartenvertrieb W

top and bottom edges trimmed in silvered bullion threading and sewn in place with white threading

classified

1916 and promoted to Arm

RCAF Identification Bracelet - Silver and enamelled insignia on an oval gold-filled

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 12-Year Long Service Medal Hold inscribed "401 Postkartenvertrieb W(Dienstauszeichnung fr 12 Jahre). Instituted 30 July 1913 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig. (1913 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, 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 12 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 30. 87 mm in diameter, weighing 12. 0 grams, in extremely fine