Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1930 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof visually-hidden Fullsize: 45

Fullsize: 45

Knight with Crossed Swords - Silver and enamels

severely wounded

the flaps held up via black metal hooks that are sewn in place to the side walls of the cap

5 cm (w) x 89 cmm (l)

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1930 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof visually-hidden Fullsize: 45(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1930). Instituted 13 November 1933 by Franz Seldte. (1933 1939 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled medallion, overlaid by a raised Stahlhelm insignia, situated above a silvered date of 1930 topped by oak leaves, the reverse with a crimped hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a circular plate, engraved with a unit