Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1931 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Republic of embroidered in silvery

embroidered in silvery

when he received a letter of Commendation from Lieutenant Colonel Robert F

while the blade bears double-sided acid-etched inscriptions of “IN TREUE FEST” (“STEADFAST IN LOYALTY”)

magnetic steel blade with a gentle curvature culminating in a sharpened tip and lower edge

The city was captured by American forces and hostilities formally ceased on November 22nd

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1931 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Republic of embroidered in silvery(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1931). Instituted 13 November 1933 by Franz Seldte. (1933 1939 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled medallion, overlaid by a raised Stahlhelm insignia, situated above a silvered date of 1931 topped by oak leaves, the reverse with a crimped hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a circular plate, bearing a hand