Germany, Der Stahlhelm. An Unusual 1930 Stahlhelm Membership Badge, Boutonniere Style, By Hermann Aurich GTRexclude received the brevet of Major

received the brevet of Major (November 1882)

measuring 47 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

instituted on 1 May 1840

(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold)

29 mm x 29

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. An Unusual 1930 Stahlhelm Membership Badge, Boutonniere Style, By Hermann Aurich GTRexclude received the brevet of Major(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1930). Constructed of partially blackened aluminum, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc, bearing a silvered date of 1930 topped by oak leaves and a raised Stahlhelm insignia, the reverse with a protruding boutonniere style attachment, maker marked H. AURICH, DRESDEN, measuring 30. 33 mm in diameter, weighing 4. 3 grams, an unusual example of a Stahlhelm commemorative service badge in extremely fine