Germany, Ss. A Supporting Member’s Pin, By Deschler & Sohn GTRexclude die struck in non magnetic

die struck in non magnetic metal (probably aluminum)

the obverse centre bears a black enamel medallion bearing a gilt crowned cipher of King Ludwig III within a white enamel ring in the form of a buckled belt with gilt letters reading “MERENTI” (MERIT)

measuring 114 mm (w) x 85 mm (h)

1804 -1806 Issue

each with reinforced buttonholes meeting a pebbled

Germany, Ss. A Supporting Member’s Pin, By Deschler & Sohn GTRexclude die struck in non magnetic(SS Anstecknadel). Constructed of silvered bronze with black enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled oval disc, within a pebbled border, around a central silvered mobile swastika overlaid by double Sig runes, flanked by silver initials FM for Frderndes Mitglied (Supporting Member), the reverse stamped with an ID number of 60758, maker marked DESCHLER, MNCHN, measuring 19. 44 mm (w) x 14. 98 mm (h), with minor flecking and scratching