Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1921 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Auction (Bandschnallen und Ansteckblumen)

(Bandschnallen und Ansteckblumen)

Inset into the reverse of the crossguard is a push-button connecting to a functional spring clip emanating from the ricasso of the blade

the image of the Legion of Merit printed in four color inks

Of modern Rothe manufacture

complicated by myelitis

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1921 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Auction (Bandschnallen und Ansteckblumen)(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1921). 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 1921 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