Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Ii Class For 12 Years Auction and “10 4

and “10 4

where he achieved the rank of Able Seaman on May 25

maker marked "L/59" on reverse

-LANDESVEREIN VOM ROTEN KREUZ” (“BAVARIAN STATE ASSOCIATION OF THE RED CROSS”)

commonly referring to him as "Dick"

Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Ii Class For 12 Years Auction and “10 4(SS Dienstauszeichnung, II. Klasse fr 12 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1941 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, consisting of a swastika with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing raised central double Sig runes, within an oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked, measuring 38. 06 mm (w) x