An Ss 25-Year Long Service Award; Second Version Newly Listed Fourth Republic - Silver gilt

Fourth Republic - Silver gilt and enamels

in circular patinated and silvered tombac

notably the overture "The Dog Watch"

Original Photo (13x8cm) of KC Recipient

An Ss 25-Year Long Service Award; Second Version Newly Listed Fourth Republic - Silver giltA textbook example of a SS 25 Year Long Service Award (SS Dienstauszeichnung); in gilded tombac in the shape of a static swastika; the obverse bearing the standard SS runes within an oak leaf wreath with ribbons on the bottom of the wreath; the reverse inscribed Fr Treue Dienste in der SS (For Loyal Services in the SS); on loop for suspension; measuring 37. 95 mm x 38. 14 mm; better than very fine condition. Footnote: The SS long service awards were