Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Rare Wehrsportkreuz

(Wehrsportkreuz des Stahlhelm. Instituted 4 October 1930. A rare Stahlhelm Wehrsportkreuz, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a repeated point cross with ribbed and black enameled arms, with each quadrant transitioning to a crowned eagle’s head, the centre consisting of an additional white enameled repeated point cross, overlaid by a raised and silvered Stahlhelm insignia, the reverse with a central visible rivet securing the obverse insignia in place, engraved with an issue number of “189”, with a crimped hinge and elongated banjo-style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 45.20 mm (w) x 45.37 mm (h), weighing 22.4 grams, with minor flecking of enamels evident, a scarce decoration in extremely fine condition.