Germany, SS. A Sponsoring Member’s Lapel Pin, by Deschler & Sohn Republic of Oberst (colonel) Karl Wintergerst (1892-1945)

Oberst (colonel) Karl Wintergerst (1892-1945)

This is the outer sleeve for a certificate to an order of the German Eagle/Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler

as well as a signature in black ink by an adjutant and Oberst (colonel)

and were carried as badges of social standing

Germany, SS. A Sponsoring Member’s Lapel Pin, by Deschler & Sohn Republic of Oberst (colonel) Karl Wintergerst (1892-1945)(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 reverse stamped with an issue number of D43480, above a makers mark of DESCHLER, MCHN, measuring 19. 47 mm (w) x 15. 09 mm (h), weighing 3. 2 grams, in extremely fine condition.