A German Elite Frontline Fighter Group Membership Badge

"Deutsches Frontkämpferbund Stalhelm (Mitgliedsabzeichen)". Die-stamped silver, maker marked "M.H." and marked "GES. GESCH." (Gesetzlich Geschützt) on the reverse, 21 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: This badge was for the elite members of the Stalhelm groups, who had served with valour on the front in the First World War. This was a special group within the Stalhelm Organization, who wore this lapel pin with great pride. It is noted that unlike other Stalhelm pins, the helmet is mounted in the arms of the mobile swastika signifying the organization’s amalgamation into the rising NSDAP.