Germany, Weimar Republic. A 1929 “Der Stahlhelm” Badge; Silver United Republic of RZM M1/163

RZM M1/163

north of Souchez

he was spared field duty beginning in 1916

dated marked "k" (1909) and maker marked "Mn&Wb" (Mappin & Webb) on the reverse

center embroidered in extra thick cord threads

Germany, Weimar Republic. A 1929 “Der Stahlhelm” Badge; Silver United Republic of RZM M1/163(Der Stahlhelm Mitgliedsabzeichen). Two piece construction silver with black enamels with the Stahlhelm insignia applied to the obverse; maker marked Ges. Gesch., marked 935 on the reverse; vertical banjo style pinback, with a sheet metal hinge but missing its catch; measuring 30. 52 mm in diameter; weighing 14. 8 grams; the badge with some wear to the obverse; in overall better than very fine condition.