Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, III Class, for 8 Years
(SS-Dienstauszeichnung, III. Klasse für 8 Dienstjahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938-1941 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, the obverse consisting of a swastika with raised borders, overlaid by double Sig runes within a round oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a raised number “8” overlaid by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS”), unmarked, measuring 37.94 mm in diameter, weighing 25.7 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.

