Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 12-Year Long Service Medal GTRexclude As it transpired

As it transpired

Original document describing (in German and Croatian)

marked on reverse “GES

measuring 178 mm (w) x 104 mm (h)

with wear to wool from period use

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 12-Year Long Service Medal GTRexclude As it transpired(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