a quick question on ss long service medal

[SSgentleman]

Hi i need some kind advice from collectors, as i am going to look for one in my collection. I understand that there are only 2 makers for ss long service medals: Deschler of Munich and Petz & Lorenz. Is there any variations in production for each firm? (particular 4 & 8 year) or they use the standard mould through out their production? Thank you in advance

[Kale Michael]

2 types exist

The one commonly refered to as Deschler is crisper and more detailed IMO. The easiest difference to spot between the 2 types is the jump ring atop of the medal. There are many threads with excellent photos to help you, just click the search key and type SS 4 year service medal etc. and you should be set.
Regards,
Kale

[tgn]

Which one is this???

Tom

[Kale Michael]

P&l

P&L type....acorns aren't as detailed as on the so called Deschler variety and the jumpring is taller and thinner here than the Deschler type. I believe the runes on the reverse side differ slightly between the two types.

I think this Badge is original but I am not as familiar with this type.
Best , Kale

[SSgentleman]

ss medal

Thank you Kale. i will do more search and see more pictures

[tgn]

Kale, here is the other side...Tom

[Kale Michael]

I still think badge is a good one. This looks like ones I have seen in previous threads that were given the OK .There are many threads worth checking on these medals. More opinions would be helpful all the same.
Best, Kale

[clevischi]

Its a good one.
You can learn more about it here:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=233364

This model was belive to be PL as maker, but for now, i think no one can afirm it with so sure. We know about two models, but do not know what was made from Deschler and what was from Petz&Lorenz.

[CurtD]

Its a good one.
You can learn more about it here:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=233364

This model was belive to be PL as maker, but for now, i think no one can afirm it with so sure. We know about two models, but do not know what was made from Deschler and what was from Petz&Lorenz.

I believe Deschler used the same, fat jump ring on their other medals.