Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Ii Class For 12 Years Hold encompassed by a ribbed border

encompassed by a ribbed border with a half laurel wreath at the bottom

named Sergeant

His ribbon bar shows an Iron Cross 2nd Class and a Social Services (Volkspflege) Medal

It was published in 1958 by Harleyford Publications Limited of Letchworth

He had just finished attending a lecture at "G" Tent

Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Ii Class For 12 Years Hold encompassed by a ribbed border(SS Dienstauszeichnung, II. Klasse fr 12 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1941 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, on a teardrop loop for suspension from a period replacement ribbon, consisting of a swastika with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing central double Sig runes, set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked, measuring 38. 22