Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Award, Iii Class For 8 Years GTRexclude sailing May 31

sailing May 31

crossed swords clasp above "TAIPALE" battle clasp on an original ribbon

with its period original ribbon (note that it is sun faded)

19 mm x 34

a bank of large trees behind the tent and the aforementioned figures

Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Award, Iii Class For 8 Years GTRexclude sailing May 31(SS Dienstauszeichnung, III. Klasse fr 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 FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked, measuring 37. 98 mm in