Description
The second was awarded to the Group for a raid on Leipzig on 20 February 1944
Rathenow (Germany)
The Vetterli was also the first repeating bolt action rifle to feature a self-cocking action and a small caliber bore
As most of us already know
No doubt a WWI Veteran's "bring back" souvenir this rifle even comes with it's modified
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.