Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, II Class for 8 Years, Type II by Petz & Lorenz Auction some demonstrating moderate loss of

some demonstrating moderate loss of finish or enamel chipping

After having completed his one year of service

stiff frame

Their training consisted of one night a week in the armory for four hours

Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, II Class for 8 Years, Type II by Petz & Lorenz Auction some demonstrating moderate loss of(SS Dienstauszeichnungen II. Klasse fr 8 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, the obverse overlaid by a raised swastika, in turn bearing central dual Sig runes situated within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse overlaid by a raised number 8, in turn bearing an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN