Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1924 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Auction Archive Zimmermann’s ruined Pforzheim factory

Zimmermann’s ruined Pforzheim factory

He received the Pour le Mérite on August 28

General Service Pin

and Breast Star: In silver gilt with red

reverse marked RICHARD SIEPER & SÖHNE LÜDENSCHEID

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1924 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Auction Archive Zimmermann’s ruined Pforzheim factory(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1924). 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 1924 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