Germany, Third Reich. A Stahlhelm Commencement of Duty Badge Document to Paul Lindner, c.1935 Auction 434 Squadron in fact was

434 Squadron in fact was known as the unlucky squadron for having had far higher casualty rates than the other squadrons

A third reich period DRL (National Socialist League of the Reich for Physical Exercise/Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) bronze grade sports badge

seventeen are silvered

Skilled in the performance of duty at his battle station

Germany, Third Reich. A Stahlhelm Commencement of Duty Badge Document to Paul Lindner, c.1935 Auction 434 Squadron in fact was(Urkunde). An award certificate for a Commencement of Duty Badge of the Stahlhelm, League of Front Soldiers, issued to Paul Lindner, by the regional state organization in Nordsee, Lindner was from Bremen and joined the Stahlhelm in 1932, the award is dated 1 July 1935, presents a facsimile signature of founder Franz Seldte (1882 1947), presents a facsimile signature of the national treasurer Theodor Gru, measuring 23. 9 cm (w) x 31. 6 cm (h),