Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Award, I Class For 25 Years United Republic of His skill in the handling

His skill in the handling of the engines in all the duties assigned to a Flight Engineer have proved of the greatest assistance to his Captain and the other members of the crew with whom he has completed a most successful tour

03 mm (h - inclusive of trophy of arms)

Footnote: These white belts where also used by the SS LAH for parade and honor guards

Sánchez and Mella (Orden al Mérito de Duarte

Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Award, I Class For 25 Years United Republic of His skill in the handling(SS Dienstauszeichnung, I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1941). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a swastika with ribbed arms, the obverse overlaid with dual central Sig runes, within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked, measuring 37. 50 mm (w) x 42. 09 mm (h), weighing 24. 7 grams, age