German Awards - SS Service Award 1. Level for 25 years

SS service awards were also established on January 30, 1938 for the 5th anniversary of the rise to power of the National Socialists by Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler. All SS formations, Dead Head formations and SS cadet schools were to be awarded. On October 21, 1938, the order established the appearance of the service award.
The award consisted of 4 stages. Level 1 was awarded after 25 years of service, Level 2 after 12, Level 3 after 8, and Level 4 after 4 years of loyal service. 1 and 2. Tiers - crosses in the form of a swastika measuring 37 x 37 mm, gilded or silver-plated, respectively. 3rd and 4th. The stage takes place in a medal form. On the 1st and 2nd tapes. Stage - 2 victory runes embroidered in the corresponding color in gold or silver. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. 4, 2001.

A cross in the form of an erect swastika made of gilded bronze. On the front side is a hanging oak wreath. Transverse levers with raised lines at the edges, end and polished. Above is a soldered ordinary eye with a ribbon ring.

Front side:

In the
• center is an oak wreath tied from below.
In
• a surrounded field in the center on the cross 2 runes of victory (SS sign)

Downside:

• On the upper cross-piece at the end to the center - ЗА -.
• On the horizontal arm of the cross - FIDELITY - SERVICES - IN - DER -
• On the lower cruciform shoulder at the end to the center are two victorious runes for the SS.

Tape:

• blue 50 mm wide, embroidered with gold 2 SS runes.

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