Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1923 Stahlhelm Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Auction Archive Second Class Cross (Man’s breast

Second Class Cross (Man’s breast cross)

chipping evident in the green enamels in two locations on the wreath on the reverse

a rare decoration in extremely fine condition

the obverse marked POSTKARTENVERTRIEB W

Crease evident in the front clear plastic protective cover

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1923 Stahlhelm Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Auction Archive Second Class Cross (Man’s breast(Der Stahlhelm Mitgliedsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse bearing a raised and silverd Stahlhelm overlaid by an inscription of DER STAHLHELM, above a silvered date of 1923 topped by oak leaves, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, etched with a date of 14. 4. 23., maker marked with the logo of Der Stahlhof, Magdeburg, measuring 30. 52 mm in diameter,