Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Stahlhelm Standard Bearer’s Gorget Archive deeds or service during an

deeds or service during an armed conflict or military operations that involve or may involve the use of armed force and may require significant military or command skills

1918: awarded the Order of the Iron Crown 3rd Class with Swords in recognition of exceptional bravery as an airman in the face of the enemy

includes an obituary of Bartylla’s brother Paul

Born into the aristocracy to a father who was also a general

crossguard is in bronze with a gold-coloured gilt

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Stahlhelm Standard Bearer’s Gorget Archive deeds or service during an(Ringkragen fr Fahnentrger der Stahlhelmbund). An extremely well preserved, early issue Stahlhelm standard bearers gorget, constructed of a semi circular bronze base finished with a matte silver coating, the obverse bearing an ornate one piece silvered bronze insignia consisting of a central raised Stahlhelm set within an oval oak leaf wreath, flanked on each side by detailed standard flags, topped by a crowned German national eagle clutching a sword