Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Ii Class For 12 Years, With Case Buy Now commonly called the Blackshirts was

commonly called the Blackshirts was originally the paramilitary wing of the National Fascist Party and

3) A German Youth Hostel of Tübingen/Neckar badge

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Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Ii Class For 12 Years, With Case Buy Now commonly called the Blackshirts was(SS Dienstauszeichnung II. Klasse fr 12 Jahre mit Etui). Constructed of silvered bronze, consisting of a swastika with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing central wreathed double Sig runes, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), the twelve oclock arm topped by an integral ring with a teardrop suspension loop retaining a period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 38. 40 mm (w) x 42. 78 mm