Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1928 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Archive stationed in Baden-Baden (southwest Germany)

stationed in Baden-Baden (southwest Germany)

measuring 36 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

superimposed over the images of military weapons

gouge in Queen’s veil

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1928 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Archive stationed in Baden-Baden (southwest Germany)(Stahlhelmbund Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1928). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc, bearing a raised and silvered Der Stahlhelm insignia, situated above silvered oak leaves and a date of 1928, the reverse with a crimped hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, bearing an etched and blackened entry date of 9. 7. 28 and addition number which appears to read 171, maker marked with