Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Member’s Belt Buckle, Early Variant Auction features a four point star

features a four point star with clusters of smooth white enamel rays

0mm (h – inclusive of integral ball)

6 mm (h - inclusive of wreath and horizontally pierced ball suspension)

During the first offensive in March 1918

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Member’s Belt Buckle, Early Variant Auction features a four point star(Der Stahlhelmbund Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of gilded and silvered brass, the obverse bearing a central raised Stahlhelm, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of FRONT HEIL with oak leaf branches, the reverse with attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) 48 mm (h), an early example in extremely fine condition.