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

above the wreath is the inscription “CANADA”

reverse centre applique presents the dates ""1292"" (the year that Adolf of Nassau-Weilburgwas crowned as King of the Romans) and ""1858"" (order institution date by Adolphe

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

twice being Mentioned in Despatches

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,