1944 and signed in blue crayon by a Senior Lieutenant
however he was not yet drafted
the obverse with a circular central medallion depicting a Royal Prussian crown
the reverse inscribed “Für Verdienst” (German - For Merit) within a wreath of oak leaves
Flood was appointed Acting Company Quartermaster Sergeant
Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Lot Of Medals And Award Documents To Oberleutnant Otto Keil, 1St Minehunter Flotilla Auction 1944 and signed in blue(Kriegsmarine Abzeichen und Verleihungsurkunden). An extensive lot of awards and documents to Oberleutnant Otto Keil, 1. Minensuchflottille (1st Minehunter Flotilla), including: A Wehrmacht Long Service Medal, IV Class for 4 Years, constructed of magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, circumscribed by a raised inscription