Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1920 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Province of China unmarked but of typical Swiss

unmarked but of typical Swiss Huguenin manufacture

encircled by an enameled white border inscribed A LA LEALTAD ACRISOLADA (For the Unadulterated Loyalty)

The 21st Infantry Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario and mobilized in Kingston

the reverse does not show wear on the beading nor on the paint

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1920 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Province of China unmarked but of typical Swiss(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1920). Instituted 13 November 1933 by Franz Seldte. (1933 1939 issue). Constructed of silvered tombak with enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled medallion, overlaid by a raised Stahlhelm insignia, situated above a silvered date of 1920 topped by oak leaves, the reverse with a crimped hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, maker marked with the logo of Der Stahlhof,