Germany, Weimar Republic. A 1921 “Der Stahlhelm” Veteran’s Membership Badge Auction Archive Pembroke II at the Training

Pembroke II at the Training Base in Chatham on April 1

the backer resting against the body of the wearer

growing 6 cms in the time span of 11 months between the issuing of the Wehrpaß and the Soldbuch

Canadian Field Artillery in France

an etched flowing thistle motif on the blade that parallels the fullers

Germany, Weimar Republic. A 1921 “Der Stahlhelm” Veteran’s Membership Badge Auction Archive Pembroke II at the TrainingA 1921 Der Stahlhelm; two piece construction; the obverse with a silvered helmet on a silvered and black enamelled base reading 1921 with two oak leaves directly above; the reverse engraved 20. 9. 1921 and IV. MI. 158, marked Ges. Gesch. and STH; vertical slender banjo style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a round wire catch; measuring 30. 34 mm in diameter; weighing 12. 3 grams; better than very fine condition.