Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1922 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof United Republic of and also known as Old

and also known as Old King

patination added to the lower points to provide a striking high relief

measuring 50 mm (w) x 105 mm (l) x 22 mm (h)

scattered chipping in the leafing framing the arms on the cap badge

after one year's service and entitled to the QSA with three clasps (Cape Colony

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1922 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof United Republic of and also known as Old(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1922). 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 1922 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