SS-FM sponsoring member's lapel pin.
SS-FM = Fördernde Mitglieder, (SS Sponsoring/Patron Member),
Maker marked "Deschler Mchn 9", and, "Ges. Gesch and with A41593 which is the issue serial number.
Pin is in excellent condition, no enamel damages, very nice silver wash, complete pin.
Discussed and approved on the Wehrmachts-awards.com forum .
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HISTORY;
The SS-FM, Fördernde Mitglieder, (SS Sponsoring/Patron Member), organization was originally formed in 1926 by personnel who wished to join the Allgemeine-SS, (General-SS), but were found unsuitable for direct membership. Membership in the SS-FM was open to all male and female German Aryan personnel who agreed to make a voluntary monthly contribution to the SS treasury in order to strengthen the financial position of the SS, Schutz Staffel, (Protection Squad), and to expand its influence in civilian life. The SS-FM organization was administered by the SS-WVHA, SS Wirtschafts-und Verwaltungshauptamt, (SS Economic and Administrative Department), who supplied members with a monthly dues book and an identifying lapel pin. SS-FM members would register at their local SS headquarters where they would make their monthly payments and receive the appropriate receipt stamp to be placed in their dues book. Membership in the SS-FM not only guaranteed SS protection from radical elements but the mere association with the SS greatly enhanced a members influence in all aspects of civilian life. Of Note: As a way to promote the SS-FM the Reichsführung-SS, (High Command of the SS), published a monthly newspaper for all members.
