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

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

with paper residue on the reverse from previous mounting

an Eastern Front Medal award document (141x200mm

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