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

The tunic measures 470 mm across the shoulders and 720 mm in length overall

with a banner above

3 mm x 103

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