SS Service Medal base metal

[kenny andrew]

I've been offered these two SS service medals, the seller has told me they both came from the same veteran source.My concern is I have never seen a 4 year service medal which does not have a bronze alloy base, this one seems to have a dull silver alloy base.

I can't find any reference anywhere of what base metals these awards were made from.Has anybody seen a four year with a dull silver base? Also your thoughts on both medals.

Thanks Kenny.

[kenny andrew]

rear of medals , you can see the dull silver alloy where the black finish has worn away from the suspension which attaches to the ring.

[kenny andrew]

I think this should actually be in the General Wehrmacht Awards forum ? if so could a moderator please move it to the correct forum, Thanks