Germany, Ss. A Miniature 8-Year Long Service Award Archive the reverse missing its attachment

the reverse missing its attachment prongs and with some oxidation evident

55th Cavalry Brigade reinforced and the 23rd National Guard Cavalry Division

including both Imperial and Third Reich material

Lance Corporal in late 1914

Germany, Ss. A Miniature 8-Year Long Service Award Archive the reverse missing its attachment(SS Dienstauszeichnung fr 8 Jahre Miniatur). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised swastika, overlaid by central wreathed 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. 54 mm in diameter, weighing 2. 9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near mint condition.