Germany, SS. A Mint SS Long Service Award, II Class for 12 Years, Stick Pin Miniature with LDO Card Auction in a surround with the

in a surround with the inscription GREGORIUS XVI

constructed of a brass shaft etched with stylized designs around the exterior

A belt buckle

constructed of light brown canvas

This particular belt with buckle is illustrated in black and white on page 327 and in colour on page 639 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

Germany, SS. A Mint SS Long Service Award, II Class for 12 Years, Stick Pin Miniature with LDO Card Auction in a surround with the(SS Dienstauszeichnung 2. Stufe fr 12 Jahre Anstecknadel). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a swastika with ribbed arms, bearing central wreathed double Sig runes, unmarked, measuring 10. 83 mm (w) x 10. 88 mm (h), retaining an original LDO issued card stock backer, demonstrating minor loss of finish which has exposed the tombak underlay, an unissued example in near mint condition.