Germany, SS. A Civil Membership Pin, by Ferdinand Hoffstätter GTRexclude the obverse featuring a layer

the obverse featuring a layer of dark green rayon attached with factory-original zig-zag stitching

the other four medals with original ribbons

and the scabbard free of scratches or dents

Instituted in 1849 (in bronze gilt

64 mm long needle pin

Germany, SS. A Civil Membership Pin, by Ferdinand Hoffstätter GTRexclude the obverse featuring a layer(SS Anstecknadel fr Mitglieder). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc bearing silvered Sig runes, the reverse stamped with a membership number of 1722, maker marked HOFFSTTTER, BONN, measuring 14 mm in diameter, demonstrating some scratching and loss of finish to the enamels and base metal, respectively, in very fine condition.