Germany, SS. A Membership Pin, Early Issue by Ferdinand Hoffstätter, with Miniature Archive After the United States joined

After the United States joined the First World War in April 1917

The Iron Cross certificate is named to Oberfeldwebel (Master Sergeant) Kräußlich on December 7

the die-stamped coat-of-arms held in place on the buckle's face via four prongs

Measuring 168 mm (w) x 108 mm (h)

Germany, SS. A Membership Pin, Early Issue by Ferdinand Hoffstätter, with Miniature Archive After the United States joined(SS Mitgliedsnadel mit Zivilabzeichen). A pair of SS membership pins, including: 1. A standard size membership pin, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc overlaid by silvered dual Sig runes, stamped with an early membership number of 1681 therefore dating this recipient 1928 1929 maker marked HOFFSTTTER, BONN, measuring 13. 21 mm in diameter, weighing 1. 8 grams, demonstrating some surface