Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Stahlhelm Standard Bearer’s Gorget Archive 1918: awarded the Order of

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

37mm x 50mm

crossguard is in bronze with a gold-coloured gilt

In a ring around this are the words “Not economy saves a nation – a nation must save its economy

dark patinas on three of the silver medals

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Stahlhelm Standard Bearer’s Gorget Archive 1918: awarded the Order of(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