Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1929 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Hold 53 mm x 68 mm

53 mm x 68 mm

with the base secured in position with three of four original rivets

the band finished with a large leather tab

01 mm (w) x 71

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1929 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Hold 53 mm x 68 mm(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1929). 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 1929 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