Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1931 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Auction he was first reported missing

he was first reported missing on June 17

insignia loose versus the star base

Steputat was assigned to KG 30's Eprobungsstaffel

with enamel damage to 3 o'clock star arm

1 mm (h) x 65

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1931 Commemorative Service Badge, by Der Stahlhof Auction he was first reported missing(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1931). Instituted 13 November 1933 by Franz Seldte. (1933 1939 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled medallion, overlaid by a raised Stahlhelm insignia, situated above a silvered date of 1931 topped by oak leaves, the reverse with a crimped hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a circular plate, bearing a hand