Baden, Grand Duchy. A Midwife 25-Year Long Service Badge To Elfriede Mahnke GTRexclude In early 1945

In early 1945

light to moderate oxidation on the reverse

maker marked "JOHNSON MILANO" on the deep red velvet lined inside lid

Celebrating the Hessen-Nassau Darmstadt District Day (1935)

along with a loop sewn in place at the collar for hanging the blouse from a hook

Baden, Grand Duchy. A Midwife 25-Year Long Service Badge To Elfriede Mahnke GTRexclude In early 1945(Jubilumsmedaille fr Hebammen nach 25 Dienstjahren). Instituted Oktober 1884 by Grand Duchess Luise. (1884 1917 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original neck ribbon, consisting of a stylized oval border, with a central winged cherubs head above a scroll with a raised inscription of FR TREUEN DIENST (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), the reverse with an etched recipients name of ELFRIEDE MAHNKE, measuring 35. 74 mm (w) x 52.