Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Stick Pins for SS and NSDAP Service Republic of circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “KURHESSEN GRÜSST SEINE GÄSTE” (“KURHESSEN GREETS ITS GUESTS”)

it secures the belt at the waistline

The battalion sailed for England April 28th 1916 where it was absorbed into the 9th Reserve Battalion

Footnote: The medal was instituted by Sultan Mohammed V

Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Stick Pins for SS and NSDAP Service Republic of circumscribed by an inscription of(Anstecknadeln). A pair of stick pins, including: 1. An SS Long Service Award, II Class for 12 Years, constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a swastika with ribbed arms, bearing central raised double Sig runes, situated within a circular oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, unmarked, measuring 10. 79 mm (w) x 10. 80 mm (h), demonstrating minor loss of finish throughout, in extremely fine condition. 2. An NSDAP