Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Member’s Belt Buckle, Early Variant Auction (Der Adler Zusammenstellung)

(Der Adler Zusammenstellung)

During the first offensive in March 1918

the reverse presents the makers cartouche for KRETLY PALAIS-ROYAL PARIS

5mm (l) x 22

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Member’s Belt Buckle, Early Variant Auction (Der Adler Zusammenstellung)(Der Stahlhelmbund Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of gilded and silvered brass, the obverse bearing a central raised Stahlhelm, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of FRONT HEIL with oak leaf branches, the reverse with attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) 48 mm (h), an early example in extremely fine condition.