Germany, SS. A Mint SS Long Service Award, II Class for 12 Years, Stick Pin Miniature with LDO Card Republic of 1959 and 1960

1959 and 1960

Accompanied by a Photograph of Keary in Uniform (black and white printed auction catalogue page

a four-place ribbon bar with a Bavarian Military Merit Cross

and daily life aboard the ships

Germany, SS. A Mint SS Long Service Award, II Class for 12 Years, Stick Pin Miniature with LDO Card Republic of 1959 and 1960(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.