SS Long Service Award - 8 years - Ribbon Bar

SS LONG SERVICE AWARD - 8 YEARS - RIBBON BAR

 It was first introduced by Adolf Hitler on 30 January 1938, the medal was awarded to SS members in the SS-Verfügungstruppe, SS-Totenkopfverbände who were on active service.

 For the calculation of seniority, reference was made to the date of foundation of the body on January 30, 1933. 

 SS Long Service Awards (German: SS-Dienstauszeichnungen) were given in grades of four years, eight years, twelve years, and twenty-five years.