Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Award, I Class For 25 Years certificate_of_authenticity limitation of movement in lower

limitation of movement in lower back possibly by early arthritic changes" (sciatica)

with light soiling inside from active use

(21139833 CPL

shows light surface markings

which are the first two letters of the Greek word for “Christ

Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Award, I Class For 25 Years certificate_of_authenticity limitation of movement in lower(SS Dienstauszeichnung, I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1941). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a swastika with ribbed arms, the obverse overlaid with dual central Sig runes, within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked, measuring 37. 50 mm (w) x 42. 09 mm (h), weighing 24. 7 grams, age