Germany, Ss. A Rare Long Service Award, I Class For 25 Years, Stick Pin Miniature certificate_of_authenticity (Beobachterabzeichen)

(Beobachterabzeichen)

constructed of black buckram-reinforced wool

Footnote: The Cross of Military Merit was instituted in February 1949 and is awarded to members of the armed forces for distinguished service in defence of the country

Bronze Grade (4 July 1941)

weighing 28 grams

Germany, Ss. A Rare Long Service Award, I Class For 25 Years, Stick Pin Miniature certificate_of_authenticity (Beobachterabzeichen)(SS Dienstauszeichnung I. Stufe fr 25 Jahre, Anstecknadel). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of a swastika, overlaid by central raised double Sig runes, situated within a circular oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 11 mm (w) x 11 mm (h), demonstrating minor tarnishing, a scarce miniature version in extremely fine condition.