Germany, SS. A Sponsoring Member’s Lapel Pin, by Deschler & Sohn Province of China He was a member of

He was a member of the Maple Leaf Wheelmen of Hamilton

A German 1st Parachute Corps Cap Badge - enameled version (16mm x 26mm) in silvered metal and enamels

Recruited and financed by Sweeney

and insisted on remaining in active command of his men

The shoulder boards are all woven bullion and there is one gold pip on each

Germany, SS. A Sponsoring Member’s Lapel Pin, by Deschler & Sohn Province of China He was a member of(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.