Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Late-Period Member’s Belt Buckle Auction inscribed in gold

inscribed in gold

plated reverse cartouche

interior of the case somewhat discolored

a French Owl Gold hallmark dating June 2 1893

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Late-Period Member’s Belt Buckle Auction inscribed in gold(Der Stahlhelm Grtelschnalle fr Mitglieder). Constructed of brass, the obverse bearing a central raised Stahlhelm, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of FRONTHEIL with oak leaf branches, the reverse with swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), some surface oxidation is visible, friction renders movement of the claws difficult, and the remnant of glue from previous display is visible on the reverse, in very fine