Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Award, I Class For 25 Years certificate_of_authenticity better than very fine condition

better than very fine condition with light scuffing of the edges

marked Deschler & Sohn

and has carried out successful reconnaissances under most difficult and dangerous conditions

horizontal pinback added on the reverse

along with glue and paper residue evident on the reverse from previous board mounting

Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Award, I Class For 25 Years certificate_of_authenticity better than very fine condition(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