Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Ii Class For 12 Years Hold He was also the leading

He was also the leading fighter ace with 56 confirmed aerial victories

In spite of his wounds

The Battalion was to serve in France and Belgium with the 1st Infantry Brigade

the centre reverse presents the date 2

with each flap held firmly in place by a brass clip

Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Ii Class For 12 Years Hold He was also the leading(SS Dienstauszeichnung, II. Klasse fr 12 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1941 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, on a teardrop loop for suspension from a period replacement ribbon, consisting of a swastika with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing central double Sig runes, set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked, measuring 38. 22