Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Award, I Class For 25 Years certificate_of_authenticity horizontal pinback added on the

horizontal pinback added on the reverse

He was taken prisoner until 1795

along with glue and paper residue evident on the reverse from previous board mounting

" marked "B" and numbered "No 260132"

minor enamel damage to obverse lower arm of cross

Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Award, I Class For 25 Years certificate_of_authenticity horizontal pinback added on the(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