Germany, Ss. A Rare Long Service Award, I Class For 25 Years, Stick Pin Miniature certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The Cross of Military

Footnote: The Cross of Military Merit was instituted in February 1949 and is awarded to members of the armed forces for distinguished service in defence of the country

weighing 28 grams

constructed of black buckram-reinforced wool

1919 in Berlin

Germany, Ss. A Rare Long Service Award, I Class For 25 Years, Stick Pin Miniature certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The Cross of Military(SS Dienstauszeichnung I. Stufe fr 25 Jahre, Anstecknadel). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of a swastika, overlaid by central raised double Sig runes, situated within a circular oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 11 mm (w) x 11 mm (h), demonstrating minor tarnishing, a scarce miniature version in extremely fine condition.