Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1921 Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Auction Archive hoist sleeve sewn in place

hoist sleeve sewn in place on the left side

over a Gold plate

Although most of Aachen's civilian population was evacuated before the battle began

before being released from service on February 4

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1921 Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Auction Archive hoist sleeve sewn in place(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1921). Constructed of silvered bronze with black enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc, bearing a silvered date of 1921 topped by oak leaves and a raised Stahlhelm insignia, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, bearing an engraved membership code and date of 21. 6. 21., maker marked with the logo of Der Stahlhof, Magdeburg, measuring 30. 17