Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. A 9-Year Long Service Clasp, Iii Class United Republic of Grip is wrapped with twisted

Grip is wrapped with twisted silver wire and exhibits moderate use and old age patina with no damage or missing strands of wire

bronze and enamelled 9th Infantry Division on one side

the son of Walter Charles Hitchcox and Mary Hitchcox

As a commoner he did not join the cavalry

118mm (4 inches) in length

Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. A 9-Year Long Service Clasp, Iii Class United Republic of Grip is wrapped with twisted(Dienstauszeichnung 3. Klasse fr 9 Jahre). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, horizontal pinback, with a period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 39 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.