Germany, SS. A Miniature Long Service Award, III Class for 8 Years Republic of constructed of boiled brown leather

constructed of boiled brown leather

bearing a central red enameled medallion overlaid by a silvered Hamburg coat of arms

and engaging in leisure time

97 mm x 185 mm

with blue enamel surround depicting laurels and the motto ""Virtute""

Germany, SS. A Miniature Long Service Award, III Class for 8 Years Republic of constructed of boiled brown leather(SS Dienstauszeichnungen, III. Klasse fr 8 Jahre Miniatur). Constructed of patinated bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised swastika, overlaid by a central wreath double Sig runes, the reverse bearing a raised number 8, overlaid by an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked, measuring 15. 55 mm in diameter, weighing 2. 9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in