Germany, Weimar Republic. A 1921 “Der Stahlhelm” Veteran’s Membership Badge certificate_of_authenticity He was taken to jail

He was taken to jail

He joined the NSDAP in 1930 and the SS in 1931

while the silver medal was granted to Mayors and Provosts

the same type as those used on the pockets

Monroe County

Germany, Weimar Republic. A 1921 “Der Stahlhelm” Veteran’s Membership Badge certificate_of_authenticity He was taken to jailA 1921 Der Stahlhelm; two piece construction; the obverse with a silvered helmet on a silvered and black enamelled base reading 1921 with two oak leaves directly above; the reverse engraved 20. 9. 1921 and IV. MI. 158, marked Ges. Gesch. and STH; vertical slender banjo style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a round wire catch; measuring 30. 34 mm in diameter; weighing 12. 3 grams; better than very fine condition.