Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1922 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof United Republic of patination added to the lower

patination added to the lower points to provide a striking high relief

55" on the inside lid

trimmed with a detailed gold bullion wire fringe

measuring 50 mm (w) x 105 mm (l) x 22 mm (h)

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1922 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof United Republic of patination added to the lower(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1922). 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 1922 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