25 year SS Medal

[Freiwilliger]

This is the best that I can do at the moment...Maybe someone else has a better scan.

Thanks! Do you can show photo with SS medals in wear ?

[Stan]

SS 25yr Long Service Cross

Herewith a few photos of 25yr and 12 yr ribbons. The 25yr is gold coloured wire thread whilst the 12 yr is in silver wire thread. The 25 year has yellow stitching on the reverse and the 12 yr has white stitching.

Stan

[Stan]

SS 25yr Long Service Cross

12 yr ribbon.

[Stan]

SS 25yr Long Service Cross

12 yr reverse stitching.

Stan

[Frank Heukemes]

These are images of a "long runes ribbon" I post for member WARLORD. This is what he had to say:

"I do not say this ribbon is original, not do I say it is fake. I acquired this cross and ribbon about 20 years ago."

[Frank Heukemes]

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[Frank Heukemes]

rev

[Frank Heukemes]

Any opinions on this additional set of long runes?

[Glowlight]

Frank did Warlord include a picture of the stitching on the inside of his 25 year ribbon? Or could one be posted for comparision? Thanks.

[Frank Heukemes]

Hi did not, but I am sure if he reads this, he will provide one.

[J C Gray]

Any opinions on this additional set of long runes?

Again, as with Bob's ribbon, the quality & ageing is there, but I would doubt if this was the actual ribbon with which the medal was originally issued.
I have noticed that the vast majority of these SS=Dienstauszeichnungen 1 Stufe with the non-textbook 35mm ribbons, are mint examples with relatively non-mint runes, but this could be due to the embroidery being executed in the pre-cellon days, when I believe the 'gold' used in the manufacture of bullion thread was likely to oxidise very quickly. I have also noticed that there is little, if any, uniformity in the many different examples of embroidery seen on these ribbons, compared to the 49mm type...NB the the thin style of runes shown on this & many other threads that all show evidence of at least some standardization. Note also the heavier style of runes on my mounted 12 year example (below left) as compared with Himmler's mounted 12 year (below right), as they show remarkably similar characteristics...the images shown in the Heinrich Doehle tomes (both photographic & illustrative) also show a certain cohesion with this style of runic motif.
In conclusion, I can only repeat what has been said many times before on this forum...ie. when it comes to non-textbook items it can be a 50-50 call which can only be made by the prospective purchaser.

[BobI]

Hi!
I though I would show you the other SS 8-year medals that come with the 25 year medal. All came from a hotel buy directly from the vet.
Best Wishes,
Bob

[Bobwirtz]

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[busterz111]

Regarding the Motel Buys....I find the whole "Vet Buy" thing Fascinating...There are quite a few "vets" who have collected from Many sources,Gun shows,Military shows,Garage sales and Flea Markets and Obviously first hand off the Battlefield.Not casting any shadows on this piece but My dad is 81 and is quite a Talker...Never in the military BUT I bet ya youd buy his story...and his stuff.

[Andy B.]

"Evaluate the item...not the story"

A truer statement has not been made!!!

Sincerely,
Andy B.