M-008 SS Long Service Award Third Class (SS-Dienstauszeichnungen)
This is a bronze, round medal suspended by a plain cornflower blue
ribbon. There is no pin device on the ribbon, so this was originally in a box.
There is minor toning to both the obverse and the reverse of the medal. This
award was founded on January 30, 1938 and was presented to members of the SS-Verfügungstruppen,
SS-Totenkopfverbände and the SS-Junkenschulen who were on active service and
had served honorably for eight years. All other members of the SS were eligible
for only the NSDAP Long Service Awards. The obverse shows a large swastika with
the SS sigrunen surrounded by an oak leaf wreath in the center. The reverse
shows a large numeral “8” with the inscription “Für treue Dienst in der
SS” (“For Loyal Service in the SS”) superimposed over it. The suspension
loop is shaped like a teardrop. Overall excellent!
$795.00
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Item M-008