Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1923 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof United Republic of the commanding officer dauntlessly patrolled

the commanding officer dauntlessly patrolled his station until forced to effect jury repairs and return to a friendly base

measuring 90 mm (w) x 75 mm (h))

four of which are on a cart being pulled by two horses

on a loop for suspension (unmarked) - with a period original ribbon

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1923 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof United Republic of the commanding officer dauntlessly patrolled(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1923). Instituted 13 November 1933 by Franz Seldte. (1933 1939 issue). Constructed of silvered tombak with enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled medallion, overlaid by a raised Stahlhelm insignia, situated above a silvered date of 1923 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