Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, IV Class for 4 Years, by Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive paper and glue residue evident

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

and Bullet (silvered zinc

as well as fighting British ships in the North Sea

08 mm (w) x 49

brass or metal

Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, IV Class for 4 Years, by Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive paper and glue residue evident(SS Dienstauszeichnung, III. Klasse fr 8 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised swastika with ribbed arms, overlaid by central double Sig runes situated within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a raised number 4, overlaid by an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked but