Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1923 Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg certificate_of_authenticity twice being Mentioned in Despatches

twice being Mentioned in Despatches

when the top turret broke loose

notably also bearing a rare signature of Karolina Gahr (proprietor of the goldsmith/silversmith firm often employed by the NSDAP and SS)

reverse centre applique presents the dates ""1292"" (the year that Adolf of Nassau-Weilburgwas crowned as King of the Romans) and ""1858"" (order institution date by Adolphe

slightly discoloured and in worn condition

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1923 Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg certificate_of_authenticity twice being Mentioned in Despatches(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1923). Constructed of silvered bronze with black enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc, bearing a silvered date of 1923 topped by oak leaves and a raised Stahlhelm insignia, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, bearing an engraved membership code and date of IV. Mi. 2923 and Okt. 23, maker marked with the logo of Der Stahlhof Magdeburg,