Germany, SS. A Sponsoring Member’s Lapel Pin, by Deschler & Sohn consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac surveying the history of awards

surveying the history of awards of medals and decorations for heroism in both war and peace

which was organized following a resolution passed by the Olympic Congress held in Brussels

A silver gilt and white enamel double cross with gilt leaves in each quadrant forming a wreath

Footnote: Thomas Barclay Calder was born on November 10

the image is a careful reproduction of Swiss artist Anton Graff’s classic depiction of the Prussian king

Germany, SS. A Sponsoring Member’s Lapel Pin, by Deschler & Sohn consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac surveying the history of awards(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.