Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Rare 1919 Commemorative Service Badge, Large Version, by Der Stahlhof Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic indicating the rank of Meister

indicating the rank of Meister

attached to various units (April 1941 to June 1941)

published 2009

chipping evident in the white enamels on the tip of multiple star points on both sides

with only the riveted loop ends intact

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Rare 1919 Commemorative Service Badge, Large Version, by Der Stahlhof Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic indicating the rank of Meister(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1919, groe Ausfhrung). 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 1919 topped by oak leaves, the reverse with a crimped hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a circular plate,