Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Medal, I Class For 25 Years Auction After initial training in England

After initial training in England

dated August 19

1918 at Munich

maker marked ROMAN TAVAST

he was transferred to the 22nd Battalion for service in the French theatre

Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Medal, I Class For 25 Years Auction After initial training in England(SS Dienstauszeichnung I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1941 issue). A Canadian Veteran "Bring Back" and used as a watch fob, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a swastika with ribbed arms, the obverse with dual central Sig runes, within an oak leaf wreath joined together at the bottom by ribbon, the reverse with a central inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS),