Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Long Service Cross, I Class For 15 Years, C.1915 Archive two Parachutist Badges (both are

two Parachutist Badges (both are sterling silver

allowing for a comfortable fit

gold-coloured gilt metal Merchant Marine insignia above

a touch of black threading representing the eagle's eye

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Long Service Cross, I Class For 15 Years, C.1915 Archive two Parachutist Badges (both are(Dienstauszeichnung I. Klasse fr 15 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, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with a central royal crown, the reverse with a central number 15 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 36. 06 mm (w) x 40. 10 mm (h), weighing 15. 9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine