Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1923 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof United Republic of the "M" prefix to the

the "M" prefix to the service number denoting Indian and Malay Corps

MacDonald and an Introductory by Major-General A

5 mm x 150

consisting of 1) A War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2

A textbook example of this award

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1923 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof United Republic of the "M" prefix to the(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1923). Instituted 13 November 1933 by Franz Seldte. (1933 1939 issue). Constructed of silvered tombak with enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled medallion, overlaid by a raised Stahlhelm insignia, situated above a silvered date of 1923 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