Germany, SS. A Sponsoring Member’s Lapel Pin, by Deschler & Sohn United Republic of strip on reverse for helmet

strip on reverse for helmet fixture

the reverse centre bears the inscription “DEM GEDENKEN UNSERER GEFALLENEN” (THE MEMORY OF OUR FALLEN)

This fine quality cap has a 45 mm wide maroon wool band

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Inside with a steel-framed cradle supporting a black rubberized canvas liner

Germany, SS. A Sponsoring Member’s Lapel Pin, by Deschler & Sohn United Republic of strip on reverse for helmet(SS Frdernde Mitglieder Anstecknadel). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled oval within a pebbled border, with a central mobile swastika overlaid by double Sig runes, flanked by initials FM, the original reverse issue number has been coated out and engraved with a number of A83515, above a makers mark of DESCHLER, MCHN, measuring 19. 43 mm (w) x 15. 00 mm (h), weighing 3. 2 grams, demonstrating minor