Germany, SS. A Miniature Long Service Award, III Class for 8 Years Auction "climbed into the mists high

"climbed into the mists high on the mountains

the insignia in yellow embroidery on a black wool base

He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (16794) on September 23

with a vertical needle pin

Germany, SS. A Miniature Long Service Award, III Class for 8 Years Auction "climbed into the mists high(SS Dienstauszeichnungen, III. Klasse fr 8 Jahre Miniatur). Constructed of patinated bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised swastika, overlaid by a central wreath 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. 55 mm in diameter, weighing 2. 9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in