Original German Numbered SS Membership Lapel Pin by Hoffstätter of Bonn Rear Sight Assembly The second was awarded to

The second was awarded to the Group for a raid on Leipzig on 20 February 1944

The Vetterli was also the first repeating bolt action rifle to feature a self-cocking action and a small caliber bore

C of the 1st 188th was also ordered by Colonel Soule to follow and clear Japanese from the area to the north of the beach

As most of us already know

The M1870 Vetterli Long Rifle was the Italian service rifle from 1870-1887

Original German Numbered SS Membership Lapel Pin by Hoffstätter of Bonn Rear Sight Assembly The second was awarded toOriginal 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.