FireMedals Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedals Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Rick, This pin is so roughly made that hardly any two measurements are the same, in inches or mm. FireMedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Special Service Battalion? I seem to recall Ed Haynes mentioning the SSB as some sort of Indian army officer at one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I would agree with Ulsterman SSB - Special Services Battalion , or, Brigade. The big question - whose ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedals Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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