Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1923 Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg certificate_of_authenticity when the top turret broke

when the top turret broke loose

where he was declared to be "Unfit for light duty (for) 6 months

measuring 29 cm (w) x 10

the suspension apparatus has been replaced and both sides of the core demonstrating refinishing

notably also bearing a rare signature of Karolina Gahr (proprietor of the goldsmith/silversmith firm often employed by the NSDAP and SS)

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1923 Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg certificate_of_authenticity when the top turret broke(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1923). Constructed of silvered bronze with black enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc, bearing a silvered date of 1923 topped by oak leaves and a raised Stahlhelm insignia, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, bearing an engraved membership code and date of IV. Mi. 2923 and Okt. 23, maker marked with the logo of Der Stahlhof Magdeburg,