Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1926 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Archive The upper crossguard itself is

The upper crossguard itself is constructed of nickel-plated magnetic metal and features a hooked quillon

but with composition and appearance not according with accepted examples of this type

1892 in Trout Creek

69 mm diameter

and fasten in place at the front with a single aluminum button bearing a raised NSKK insignia

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1926 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Archive The upper crossguard itself is(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1926). Instituted 13 November 1933 by Franz Seldte. (1933 1939 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled medallion, overlaid by a raised Stahlhelm insignia, situated above a silvered date of 1926 topped by oak leaves, the reverse with a crimped hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a circular plate, engraved with a unit