He began his service in the Aufklärungs-Abteilung (Reconnaissance Battalion) 212
Pre-1939 Infanterie-Regiment 19 of the 7
John Ambulance Brigade (SUPt CHAs ORCHARD)
For his service during the Russian campaign he was awarded the German Cross in Gold on December 26
Police Long Service Cross for 25 Years’
Germany, Ss. A Sponsoring Member’s Lapel Pin, By Deschler & Sohn Archive He began his service in(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 original reverse issue number has been coated out and engraved with a number of H8464, above a makers mark of DESCHLER, MCHN, measuring 19. 44 mm (w) x 15. 02 mm (h), weighing 3. 3 grams, in addition to the