Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1927 Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg United Republic of each constructed of black wool

each constructed of black wool with white rayon waffenfarbe piping (indicating Infantry)

the obverse with a central white enameled medallion inscribed “Verdienst” (German - Merit)

trimmed with lemon-yellow piping and bearing four rows of rolled silver aluminum wire

visually the same as above but without outer white enamel ring

the interior cover bearing a black-and-white photo of the bearer with a named of “GERHARD SCHULZ”

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1927 Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg United Republic of each constructed of black wool(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1927). Constructed of silvered bronze with black enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc, bearing a silvered date of 1927 topped by oak leaves and a raised Stahlhelm insignia, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, bearing an etched membership code, maker marked with the logo of Der Stahlhof, Magdeburg, measuring 30. 21 mm in diameter, weighing