Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Miniature Awards

(Miniaturen). A pair of miniature awards, including:

1. An SS 8-Year Long Service Award, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised swastika with ribbed arms, overlaid by central wreathed double Sig runes, the reverse bearing a raised number “8”, overlaid by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS”), unmarked, measuring 15.56 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.

2. A Spanish Volunteer Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with classic Spanish-style buckle, the obverse bearing a central sword overlaid by shield bearing Heer and Falange insignia, topped by a Stahlhelm, and situated above a swastika flanked by clusters of laurel leaves, unmarked, measuring 14.82 mm in diameter, demonstrating moderate loss of finish, a Spanish-made example issued to Blue Division veterans in better than very fine condition.