Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Ii Class For 12 Years Hold Accompanied by its stick pin

Accompanied by its stick pin

maker marked "ΚΕΛΑΙΔΗΣ" (Kelaidis of Athens) on the pin

The second photograph illustrates a seated Lieutenant Buckler

Major Knox-Peebles retired from active service and was granted the honourary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel

clasp on the front

Germany, Ss. A Long Service Award, Ii Class For 12 Years Hold Accompanied by its stick pin(SS Dienstauszeichnung, II. Klasse fr 12 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1941 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, consisting of a swastika with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing raised central double Sig runes, within an oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked, measuring 38. 06 mm (w) x