Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1925 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Province of China 1950 aboard the troop ship

1950 aboard the troop ship Kamina (AP907)

and for Vera

So here we are In the heart of hostile land We have sworn allegiance To Commander Mühlenkamp

a Fischeln veteran’s medal

in silvered bullion wire

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1925 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Province of China 1950 aboard the troop ship(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1925). 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 1925 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