Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Award, I Class For 25 Years certificate_of_authenticity Barker continued to suffer from

Barker continued to suffer from the physical effects of his 1918 gunshot wounds

with light soiling inside from active use

limitation of movement in lower back possibly by early arthritic changes" (sciatica)

with the gilding mostly worn off

Germany, Ss. A Ss Long Service Award, I Class For 25 Years certificate_of_authenticity Barker continued to suffer from(SS Dienstauszeichnung, I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1941). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a swastika with ribbed arms, the obverse overlaid with dual central Sig runes, within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS), unmarked, measuring 37. 50 mm (w) x 42. 09 mm (h), weighing 24. 7 grams, age