Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, III Class for 8 Years, Type II Republic of also forming pockets at the

also forming pockets at the upper left and lower right breast flaps

hallmarked and marked "10K" on the reverse of the insignia

circumscribed “Fürchte Gott und Befolge seine Befehle” (Fear God and Follow his Commands)

10mm x 22mm

Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, III Class for 8 Years, Type II Republic of also forming pockets at the(SS Dienstauszeichnung III. Stufe 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 bearing a raised swastika, overlaid by Sig runes which are in turn surrounded by 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),