Original German Numbered SS Membership Lapel Pin by Hoffstätter of Bonn German Gun Magazines The rifle has serial number

The rifle has serial number A 32801 on the barrel

and it is a fascinating piece of Naval memorabilia

DEP DIR OF MFG

this long arm was a product of Providence Tool Co

with just a bit of verdigris from the brass securing button on the scabbard frog

Original German Numbered SS Membership Lapel Pin by Hoffstätter of Bonn German Gun Magazines The rifle has serial numberOriginal Item: One of a kind. In silvered bronze with silver pin; black enamels, maker marked Hoffsttter Bonn, marked GES. GESCH. (Gesetzlich Geschtzt) and number stamped 186533 on the reverse, offered in excellent condition. The number indicates a specific SS member which theoretically could be researched.