Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1931 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Auction Footnote: The Pontifical Equestrian Order

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reverse of the ribbon loop hallmarked

each retaining a loop for the accommodation of a dagger hanger

88 mm x 365 mm

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1931 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Auction Footnote: The Pontifical Equestrian Order(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1931). Instituted 13 November 1933 by Franz Seldte. (1933 1939 issue). Constructed of silver 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, engraved with a unit