Germany, SS. A Supporting Member’s Pin, by Deschler & Sohn Province of China Includes: In bronze or cupro-nickel

Includes: In bronze or cupro-nickel

scuffs to exterior otherwise in very fine condition

RCAF died at the age of 26 and is buried in Chester (Blacon) Cemetery

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR AUSZEICHNUNG IM KRIEG” (“FOR DISTINCTION IN WAR”)

as it was not issued as part of the helmet's construction until the design of the Mark II version

Germany, SS. A Supporting Member’s Pin, by Deschler & Sohn Province of China Includes: In bronze or cupro-nickel(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 identification number of L13743, maker marked DESCHLER, MNCHN, measuring 19. 54 mm (w) x 15. 20 mm (h), weighing 2. 9 grams,