Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Rare Wehrsportkreuz Newly Listed two days after the outbreak

two days after the outbreak of the First World War in Europe

The left side of the breast presents insignia including a silver and enamel Combat Infantry Badge

the B Class similar in design to the preceding A Class and intended for coastal patrol work

As Russia's intentions in the region were seen as a major geostrategic threat by the other powers

retaining a certified black-and-white portrait of Gröbert

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Rare Wehrsportkreuz Newly Listed two days after the outbreak(Wehrsportkreuz des Stahlhelm). Instituted 4 October 1930. A rare Stahlhelm Wehrsportkreuz, constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a repeated point cross with ribbed and black enameled arms, with each quadrant transitioning to a crowned eagles head, the centre consisting of an additional white enameled repeated point cross, overlaid by a raised and silvered Stahlhelm insignia, the reverse with a central