Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, II Class for 8 Years, Type II by Petz & Lorenz GTRexclude In April of 1917

In April of 1917

scuffing and creasing at edges

Members served on active duty during Fenian alerts

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 In April of 1917(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