Germany, Der Stahlhelm. An Unusual 1930 Stahlhelm Membership Badge, Boutonniere Style, By Hermann Aurich GTRexclude instituted on 1 May 1840

instituted on 1 May 1840

received the brevet of Major (November 1882)

inscribed "MINERVAN PACIFICAE PROVIDENTIA" above and "HVMANITATIS STVDIIS INSTAVRATIS CIOIOCCLXXIIII" below

measuring 47 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. An Unusual 1930 Stahlhelm Membership Badge, Boutonniere Style, By Hermann Aurich GTRexclude instituted on 1 May 1840(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1930). Constructed of partially blackened aluminum, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc, bearing a silvered date of 1930 topped by oak leaves and a raised Stahlhelm insignia, the reverse with a protruding boutonniere style attachment, maker marked H. AURICH, DRESDEN, measuring 30. 33 mm in diameter, weighing 4. 3 grams, an unusual example of a Stahlhelm commemorative service badge in extremely fine