Germany, Third Reich. A Miniature SS Long Service Medal - III Class for 8 Years Archive The left end of the

The left end of the belt includes the receiving loop in silvered bronze

(Preißschiessen Trophäe)

signature in blue ink and partially worn

140 mm x 200 mm)

Germany, Third Reich. A Miniature SS Long Service Medal - III Class for 8 Years Archive The left end of the(SS Dienstauszeichnung III. Klasse fr 8 Jahre). Instituted January 30th, 1938 and issued until 1945. Constructed of die struck bronze, the obverse bearing a raised swastika, overlaid by central double Sig runes that are set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing the raised number 8, overlaid by the inscription Fr Treue Dienste in der SS (For Faithful Service in the SS), on a double loop for suspension from its period original ribbon,