Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1927 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac loss of silver finish is

loss of silver finish is evident

Duke of Orléans

stating that he had previous military service with the 1st Battery

Although it is congressionally-chartered

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1927 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac loss of silver finish is(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1927). 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 1927 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