Germany, SS. A SS Long Service Award, III Class for 8 Years
(SS-Dienstauszeichnung, III. Klasse für 8 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938-1945 issue). Constructed of bronze, on a teardrop suspension with an original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised swastika with ribbed arms, overlaid by double Sig runes within a circular oak leaf wreath, 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 37.98 mm in diameter, weighing 23.5 grams, in extremely fine condition.

