Germany, SS. A Supporting Member’s Pin, By Deschler & Sohn Auction The standard is lightly stained

The standard is lightly stained but remains in better than very fine condition

55 mm x 107 mm

in preparation for renovations

Aleutian is not changed in any way by this warrant nor by the flying of the United States Merchant Marine Naval Reserve flag nor does this authorization create or signify any obligation on the part of the United States to employ this vessel in any capacity in time of war

Silver-gilt and enamels

Germany, SS. A Supporting Member’s Pin, By Deschler & Sohn Auction The standard is lightly stained(SS Anstecknadel). Constructed of silvered tombak 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 39503, maker marked DESCHLER, MNCHN, measuring 19. 44 mm (w) x 14. 98 mm (h), weighing 2. 7 grams, with minor flecking