Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 12-Year Long Service Medal Hold buckle clip and belt loop

buckle clip and belt loop affixed to the reverse

residue in the recessed areas of the rays from cleaning)

BAUTZEN" maker mark and dated "1940" emboss stamped just below on the body of the pouch

War Medal 1939-1945 with bronze Oakleaves Clasp (Mentioned in Despatches)

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A 12-Year Long Service Medal Hold buckle clip and belt loop(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