Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Ii Class For 12 Years, With Case Auction Archive 1944 and carries a facsimile

1944 and carries a facsimile of the Supreme Commander of Aerial Fleet 10

34 mm x 100 mm

slightly larger than average man’s size (North American size 10 1/2)

a position he gained after the death of President Paul von Hindenburg in August 1934

constructed of dark grey rayon

Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Ii Class For 12 Years, With Case Auction Archive 1944 and carries a facsimile(SS Dienstauszeichnung II. Klasse fr 12 Jahre mit Etui). Constructed of silvered bronze, consisting of a swastika with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing central wreathed double Sig runes, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), the twelve oclock arm topped by an integral ring with a teardrop suspension loop retaining a period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 38. 40 mm (w) x 42. 78 mm