Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, II Class for 8 Years, Type II by Petz & Lorenz GTRexclude A Large Silver Medal

A Large Silver Medal

In April of 1917

Hauptmann (Captain) Stein

1810) and reverse (La Presidence 1851- 1852) type

with hand chiseled rays in each cross quadrant

Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, II Class for 8 Years, Type II by Petz & Lorenz GTRexclude A Large Silver Medal(SS Dienstauszeichnungen II. Klasse fr 8 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, the obverse overlaid by a raised swastika, in turn bearing central dual Sig runes situated within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse overlaid by a raised number 8, in turn bearing an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN