Germany, SS. A Sponsoring Member’s Lapel Pin, by Deschler & Sohn consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 43 mm (w) x

measuring 43 mm (w) x 46

LIEBE” (“FAITH

with paper residue on the reverse from previous mounting

Between the two end points of the piping there is a 52 mm wide dark brown cotton patch with a four-colour embroidred RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst) insignia sewn in place on the front

An prime example

Germany, SS. A Sponsoring Member’s Lapel Pin, by Deschler & Sohn consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 43 mm (w) x(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 E27738, above a makers mark of DESCHLER, MCHN, measuring 19. 53 mm (w) x 15. 00 mm (h), weighing 3. 1 grams, demonstrating minor