Star of David SSB pin ?

[FireMedals]

I've had this for a number of years and just ran across it again. It's cheaply made from stamped brass, with a wire pin and open wire catch. Minimal finishing. It's about 1 inch high and 1 inch across with SSB in a circle. No markings. I've been told it's everything from an Israel independence piece to Spanish Civil War. Could be Bosnia Boy Scouts for all I know....I've never seen another. Someone here must have a clue. Any help is always appreciated.

Thanks,

FireMedals

[Guest Rick Research]

One INCH literally? Not an exact measurement in millimeters?

That would be an immediate tip-off to English/American origin.

If the latter...

my first instinctive reaction was ... something Silesian Freikorps circa 1919. Not illustrated in VK Ager's book, but the S elbst S chutz Ober Schlesien armband had the double S and two 6 pointed stars--maybe B for a town/city?

Or... it could be some sort of little tiny Lodge regalia...

No maker's marks... no clues... :speechless1:

[FireMedals]

Rick,

This pin is so roughly made that hardly any two measurements are the same, in inches or mm.

FireMedals

[Ulsterman]

Special Service Battalion?

I seem to recall Ed Haynes mentioning the SSB as some sort of Indian army officer at one point.

[Mervyn Mitton]

I would agree with Ulsterman SSB - Special Services Battalion , or, Brigade. The big question - whose ?

[FireMedals]

Gentlemen,

Thank you all for the help. It seems "Special Services Battalion" would be the best guess. At least I have somewhere to start looking.

Thanks again for the input.

FireMedals