Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Rare 1919 Commemorative Service Badge, Large Version, by Der Stahlhof Buy Now left side illustrating two linden

left side illustrating two linden leaves with the Czech coat-of-arms to the left and a belt loop to the right

An early and large French manufactured example in silver gilt

heavy stitched raised seam along the full length of the scabbard on the reverse

illustrating the initials "SVC" upon an eight-pointed star

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Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Rare 1919 Commemorative Service Badge, Large Version, by Der Stahlhof Buy Now left side illustrating two linden(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,