the arms with an inscription of “MAX
1918” in black gothic lettering
All of these hallowed societies were formed by veteran participants with provisions for descendants
and the manoeuvre is taught at Britain's Royal Military Academy
and Decorations Awarded to the Army and Navy: Chiefly Described from Those in the Collection of A
Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Award, Iii Class For 8 Years Hold the arms with an inscription(SS Dienstauszeichnung, III. Klasse fr 8 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of bronze, on a teardrop suspension with an original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised swastika with ribbed arms, overlaid by double Sig runes within a circular oak leaf wreath, 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 37. 98 mm in