Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1930 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Archive (Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung Ordensschnalle)

(Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung Ordensschnalle)

Footnote: The Order of the Precious Crown was instituted on January 4

83 mm (w) x 40

(1876-1918)

SEBASTOPOL (DRIVER THOMAS BURTON

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1930 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Archive (Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung Ordensschnalle)(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1930). 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 1930 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