Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1928 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Hold in the form of the

in the form of the NSBO emblem constructed of bronze

A certificate for the Iron Cross 2nd Class and a letter (both 149x209) to Harthaus’s parents

and excited my admiration

Footnote: Joseph Vezkoff was born 24 March 1928 in Newcastle

78 mm x 215 mm)

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1928 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Hold in the form of the(Stahlhelmbund Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1928). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc, bearing a raised and silvered Der Stahlhelm insignia, situated above silvered oak leaves and a date of 1928, the reverse with a crimped hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, bearing an etched and blackened entry date of 9. 7. 28 and addition number which appears to read 171, maker marked with