Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1932 Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Archive on account of improved accuracy

on account of improved accuracy and speed

eagle in patinated/darkened zinc

the MG 34 and the MG 42 machine guns

an early decoration presenting a double headed eagle sharing a single large crown with a sword and orb clutched in the talons

slotted medal bed allowing cross to sit flush with bottom

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1932 Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Archive on account of improved accuracy(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1932). Constructed of silver with black enamels, the obverse consisting of a black disc, bearing a silvered date of 1932 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, marked with a silver content number of 935 and maker marked with the logo of Der Stahlhof, Magdeburg, measuring 30. 87 mm in diameter, weighing 15.