Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Ii Class For 12 Years Auction the reverse centre bears the

the reverse centre bears the crowned cipher “FW” (for Friedrich Wilhelm)

presented by the Chairman of the State Council or on his behalf

he was posted to the 6th Brigade on December 22nd and was taken on strength the following day

the reverse with vertical pinback flanked by dual stays

The belt itself is 70 mm wide at the front

Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Ii Class For 12 Years Auction the reverse centre bears the(Dienstauszeichnung der SS, II. Klasse fr 12 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1941 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from a period replacement ribbon, consisting of a swastika with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing raised central double Sig runes, set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked, measuring 37. 85 mm