Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1926 Membership Badge, by Der Stahlhof Magdeburg

(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1926). Constructed of silvered bronze with black enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc, bearing a silvered date of “1926” topped by oak leaves and a raised Stahlhelm insignia, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting a round wire catch, bearing an etched membership code and date of “3. 5. 26.”, maker marked with the logo of Der Stahlhof, Magdeburg, measuring 30.84 mm in diameter, weighing 9.8 grams, with minor scratching evident to the enamel, in extremely fine condition.