Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, II Class for 8 Years, Type II by Petz & Lorenz GTRexclude circumscribed by a gilded decorative

circumscribed by a gilded decorative border

scuffing and creasing at edges

Helsinki town mark

In April of 1917

A Large Silver Medal

Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, II Class for 8 Years, Type II by Petz & Lorenz GTRexclude circumscribed by a gilded decorative(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