Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1928 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Archive 1943 at Akron

1943 at Akron

The Order was conferred on members of the imperial house and upon persons who had rendered meritorious services

It rewards the high military or civil merits rendered in the Congo

measuring 44 mm (w) x 110 mm (l)

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1928 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Archive 1943 at Akron(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