with the enamels of the six o’clock arm previously repaired
he was charged with war crimes
joined together at the bottom by oak leaf branches
This is an extremely well-preserved example of a NSDAP Reichsleitung-level visor cap
General Michaelis constantly performed his duty
Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Iv Class For 4 Years Newly Listed with the enamels of the(SS Dienstauszeichnung IV. Klasse fr 4 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of blackened bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing central raised double Sig runes, set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a raised number 4, overlaid by an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked, measuring 38. 02 mm in diameter,