Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Rare 1920 Membership Badge, Large Version, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Auction Archive 17 wounded

17 wounded

the leather sweatband exhibits light discolouration and cracking from active use but remains relatively supple and intact

The expedition finally arrived back in France

a silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star base

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Rare 1920 Membership Badge, Large Version, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Auction Archive 17 wounded(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1920). Constructed of silver with black enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc, bearing a silvered date of 1920 topped by oak leaves and a raised Stahlhelm insignia, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, bearing an etched membership code and date of 8. 3. 1920, maker marked with the logo of Der Stahlhof, Magdeburg, measuring 35. 10 mm in diameter,