Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, II Class for 8 Years, Type II by Petz & Lorenz Hold the Iron Cross 1st Class

the Iron Cross 1st Class

Dark patinas on the silver medals

nine with dual push pins

It is signed in blue ink by Colonel and Regiment Commander Rudolf Demme

Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, II Class for 8 Years, Type II by Petz & Lorenz Hold the Iron Cross 1st Class(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