Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Rare 1919 Membership Badge, Large Version, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Hold War Cross 1914-1918 ("1914-1918" reverse)

War Cross 1914-1918 ("1914-1918" reverse)

in turn topped by a swivel hinge retaining a hollow gilt crown topped by a loop

original ribbon suspended from a silver bar with ball finials at either end

A white-enamelled eight-pointed star in Gold

attractive dark patina on the frame

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Rare 1919 Membership Badge, Large Version, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Hold War Cross 1914-1918 ("1914-1918" reverse)(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1919). Constructed of silver with black enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc, bearing a silvered date of 1919 topped by oak leaves and a raised Stahlhelm insignia, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, bearing an etched membership code and date of 1919, stamped with a silver content number of 800, and maker marked with the logo of Der