Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, III Class for 8 Years, Type II Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic A Cross Pattée constructed of

A Cross Pattée constructed of 14kt Gold with red enameled arms

measuring 140 mm (w) x 120 mm (h)

silver gilt and enamelled Franco Period Grand Cross Star Miniature clasp on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye

an unissued booklet for a National Socialist League of the Reich for Physical Exercise (NSRL) Sports Badge

Hobart (died 1966) and his mother

Germany, SS. A Long Service Award, III Class for 8 Years, Type II Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic A Cross Pattée constructed of(SS Dienstauszeichnung III. Stufe fr 8 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, with horizontal pinback, the obverse bearing a raised swastika, overlaid by Sig runes which are in turn surrounded by a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a raised number 8, overlaid by an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS),