Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1922 Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg United Republic of 5 mm skull

5 mm skull

bearing double strands of silver-aluminum Russian braiding

the man in front being of General rank and wearing a Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves

26 mm (w) x 43

This diary documents the day to day life of a soldier in the field during the latter part of the war

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1922 Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg United Republic of 5 mm skull(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1922). Constructed of silver with black enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc, bearing a silvered date of 1922 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 etched membership code and date of 15. 3. 1922, with a silver content number of 935, maker marked with the logo of Der Stahlhof,