Stahlhelm and German War Veteran Association Militaria

The pin is silver with black enamel  with the low raised profile of "Der Stahlhelm" helmet on the face.

It measures 30.5mm.It has a 935 silver content, STH and GES. GESCH. raised marks, and a hinged rounded bottle shaped pin closure. It is IDed from the "IV Sa. 2144"  dated 22.9.24 engraved with black enamel emphasis.

This is a view of the back of the badge.

The condition is near excellent throughout, as shown.

The pin is silver with black enamel  with a very high raised profile of "Der Stahlhelm" helmet on the face.

It measures 30.5mm.It has a stamped "A" maker mark, STH and GES. GESCH. raised marks, and a hinged rounded bottle shaped pin closure. It is IDed from the "VI Nrh. 871"  dated 14.8.30 engraved.

This is a view of the back of the badge.

The condition is near excellent condition, with some minor wear and tarnish on the face and reverse side of the badge, as shown.

The pin is silver with black enamel  with a very high raised profile of "Der Stahlhelm" helmet on the face.

It measures 30.5mm.It has no maker mark. There are STH and GES. GESCH. raised marks, and a hinged rounded bottle shaped pin closure. It is IDed from the "We/1368"  dated 8.11.30 engraved.

This is a view of the back of the badge.

The condition is near excellent condition, as shown.

The pin is silver with black enamel  with a very high raised profile of "Der Stahlhelm" helmet on the face.

It measures 30.5mm.It has a raised 935 silver content mark, STH and GES. GESCH. raised marks, and a hinged rounded bottle shaped pin closure. It is IDed from the "Wm. 1302"  dated 11.8.31 engraved.

This is a view of the back of the badge.

The condition is near very good condition, with some moderate wear and tarnish on the enamel face and reverse side of the badge. The helmet is a bit bent in, as shown.

The silk is folded and formed around a woven stiffener. The front shows the profile of "Der Stahlhelm" helmet on the face.

It measures 1-5/8 inches square. It has no maker marks.

This is a view of the back of the device.

The condition is near mint, as shown.

The top pin is a white alloy shield with black enamel from the B.d.F. Ortsgruppe Bevensen dated 1932 with the profile of "Der Stahlhelm" helmet on the face.

It measures 7/8 by 1-1/8 inches. It has no maker marks, and a simple spring pin soldered closure.

The paper lapel pin is in the German national colors circa 1932. The round part measures 1 inch in diameter.

This is a view of the back of the lot.

The condition is near very good condition, with some minor wear and "freckles" on the face of the badge, as shown.

It is a white alloy three-dimensional one-piece edelweiss mountain flower with black enamel lettering identifying the occasion as the 10th meeting of the Reichsfrontsoldatentag (R.F.S.T) with the profile of "Der Stahlhelm" helmet on the face.

It measures 1-1/2 inches in diameter. It has no maker marks It had a simple spring pin soldered closure, however the pin is absent.

This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent (except the pin absent), as shown.

It is a white alloy three-dimensional one-piece edelweiss mountain flower with black enamel lettering identifying the occasion as the 10th meeting of the Reichsfrontsoldatentag (R.F.S.T) with the profile of "Der Stahlhelm" helmet on the face.

It measures 1-1/2 inches in diameter. It has no maker marks It has a simple spring pin soldered closure.

This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent (except the pin absent), as shown.

It is a white alloy three-dimensional one-piece very stylized eagle with black enamel lettering identifying the occasion as the 13th meeting (this would be 1932) of the Reichsfrontsoldatentag (R.F.S.T) with the profile of "Der Stahlhelm" helmet on the face and BERLIN on the wings.

It measures 1-1/2 inches in diameter. It has no maker marks It had a simple spring pin soldered closure, however the pin is absent.

This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent condition, as shown.

It is a white alloy three-dimensional one-piece Hannover city horse emblem and raised lettering identifying the occasion as the 14th meeting of the Reichsfrontsoldatentag (R.F.S.T) with the profile of "Der Stahlhelm" helmet surmount and HANNOVER, with the WWI German Maltese Cross.

It measures 1-5/8 inches in high. It has no maker marks It had a simple spring pin soldered closure.

This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent condition, as shown.

It has a raised GES. GESCH patent mark and "20" and "R.K." maker marks on the back under the pin.

Size: 1-1/2 by 3-3/4 inches

Condition: Very good to near excellent, with some slight damage to the black enamel present.

It has a raised GES. GESCH patent mark and "2" maker mark on the back under the pin.

Size: 1-1/2 by 3-3/4 inches

Condition: Near mint throughout

It has a raised GES. GESCH patent mark on the back under the pin. The hook catch was field repaired years ago.

The Iron Cross is separately applied.

Size: 2 by 3-3/4 inches

Condition: Near very good throughout

It has a raised GES. GESCH patent mark and "11" maker mark on the back. There were round pins press fitted into the back, however they are all absent.

Size: 1 by 2-5/8 inches

It is in very good overall condition, except the missing pins, as noted.

It has a raised GES. GESCH patent mark and "15" maker mark on the back. There were round pins press fitted into the back, however they are all absent.

Size: 1 by 2-5/8 inches

It is in very good overall condition.

It has a no maker mark on the back. Both flat prongs for attachment are present. The central enamel metal insignia is red, white and black and separately attached, as shown.

Size: 1-3/4 by 2-1/2 inches

Condition: Near very good, with wear to the white enamel, as shown.

It has a no maker mark on the back. Both flat prongs for attachment are present. The central enamel metal insignia is red, white and black and separately attached, as shown.

Size: 1-3/4 by 2-1/2 inches

Condition: Near very good, with wear to the white enamel, as shown.

It has a GES GESCH registration mark on the back. Both flat prongs for attachment are present. The central enamel metal insignia is red, white and black and separately attached, as shown.

Size: 1-3/8 inches

Condition: Near very good, with wear to the white enamel, as shown.

It is a die-struck brass with a black, white, and red swastika flag in enamel separately applied to a gold gilded metal alloy wreath with "50" disk. There are stamped GES GESCH patent marks on the back.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

It is a die-struck brass with a black, white, and red swastika flag in enamel separately applied to a silver metal alloy wreath with "25" disk. There are raised GES GESCH patent marks on the back.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

It is a die-struck brass with a black, white, and red swastika flag in enamel separately applied to a silver metal alloy wreath with "25" disk. There are raised GES GESCH patent marks on the back.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

It is a die-struck brass with a black, white, and red swastika flag in enamel. There are raised GES GESCH patent marks and a "1" (Deschler) maker mark on the back.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

It is a heavy gilt metal wreath with pale blue enamel center with separately applied veteran eagle. It has no maker marks on the back and it is slightly vaulted, as shown.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent.

It is a heavy white metal wreath with separately applied red and black enamel shield and year with silver lettering. It has raised GES. GESCH. maker marks on the back, as shown.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent.

It is a two-piece white alloy with a black and red enamel and Iron Cross and "25" shield applied to a silver plated wreath. There are raised GES GESCH patent marks on the back. It has a simple pad applied spring pin closure.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with some tarnish, as shown.

It is a two-piece white alloy with a black and red enamel and Iron Cross and "25" shield applied to a gilt plated wreath. There are raised GES GESCH patent marks and "5" on the back. It has a simple hinged pin closure.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with some tarnish, as shown.

It is a two-piece white alloy with a black and red enamel and Iron Cross and "50" shield applied to a full gilt plated wreath. There are raised GES GESCH patent marks and "6" on the back. It has a simple hinged pin closure.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with some tarnish, as shown.

It is a vaulted white alloy with a gilt palm tree on brown and tan enamel and Iron Cross. There are raised LAI GMBH and 7531 EISENGEN maker marks on the back.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

It is a gilded brass with a wreath and Iron Cross with swastika emblem. There are raised DESCHLER MÜNCHEN and GES GESCH maker marks on the back. It has a soldered spring pin closure.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

It is a die-struck white alloy with a white enameled cross and separately applied figure of a German combat soldier. There are raised GES GESCH patent and nicely stamped Hamburg 11 maker marks on the back. This has the long crossed swords.

It was popular from 1931-35 as it denoted war service without requiring membership in other veteran organizations (such as the Stahlhelm).  It was banned in 1935.

Here is a view of the back with the pin down, and one with the pin up to show the stamped maker marks.

It measures 55mm by 65mm.

The condition is near mint, as shown.

It is a die-struck white alloy with a white enameled cross and separately applied figure of a German combat soldier. There are raised GES GESCH patent marks on the back. This has the long crossed swords.  It is slightly vaulted.

It was popular from 1931-35 as it denoted war service without requiring membership in other veteran organizations (such as the Stahlhelm).  It was banned in 1935.

Here is a view of the back with the pin down, and one to show the raised patent mark.

It measures 52mm by 65mm.

The condition is near mint, as shown.

It is a die-struck white alloy (it appears to be coin silver) with a war service cross in wreath and separately applied dedication plate on the suspension bar. There are no apparent maker or content marks on the back. The dedication reads: Unserem Verehrten Mitburger Für Wertvolle Dienste Wahrend Kriegs (Our honored citizen for valuable war defense services)

It has WIEN and the date 1918 on the cross.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 50mm by 65mm.

The condition is near mint, as shown.

It is a die-struck gilded alloy with the K.B.7.J.R.PR.LEOPOLD and crown surmount and infantry crossed rifles dating to WWI. There are no maker marks on the back.

Here is a view of the back showing the simple safety pin catch.

The condition is near mint, as shown.

It is a die-struck gilded alloy with the crown surmount  dating to WWI. There are DESCHLER & SOHN MÜNCHEN-GEISLING maker marks on the back and GES. GESCH on the face.

Here is a view of the back showing the simple spring pin catch.

The condition is near very good, with some minor wear to the enamel, as shown.

It is a die-struck white alloy with the crown surmount  dating to WWI. There are M. HEINLOTH maker marks.

Here is a view of the back showing the simple spring pin catch.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

It is a die-struck white alloy with the crown surmount  dating to WWI. There are J. SCHWERTNER EGGENBERG B.GRAZ maker marks.

Here is a view of the back showing the simple spring pin catch.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

We also have several pieces of glassware available from this same association, if interested.

It is a die-struck white alloy with a black enameled Iron Cross. There are raised GES GESCH patent and "6" maker marks on the back. This has the short crossed swords.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near mint, as shown.

It is a die-struck white alloy with a black enameled Iron Cross. There are raised GES GESCH patent marks on the back. This has the long crossed swords.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near mint, as shown.

It is a die-struck white alloy with a black enameled Iron Cross. There are raised GES GESCH patent marks and a "1" (Deschler) maker mark on the back. This has the long crossed swords, and it is slightly vaulted by design.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near mint, excepting some tarnish from age, as shown.

It is a die-struck brass alloy with a black enameled Iron Cross. There are raised GES GESCH patent marks on the back. This has the long crossed swords.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near mint, as shown.

It is a die-struck brass with a black, white, and red national flag separately applied to a silver alloy wreath with "25" disk. There are stamped GES GESCH patent marks on the back.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

It is a die-struck brass with a black, white, and red national flag with green oak leaves in enamel. There are stamped GES GESCH patent marks on the back.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

It is a die-struck brass with a black, white, and red tricolor flag in enamel. There are raised GES GESCH patent marks on the back.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near mint, as shown.

It is a die-struck brass with a black, white, and red tricolor flag in enamel. There are raised GES GESCH patent marks on the back.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near mint, as shown.

It is a red clay pottery glazed stein, hand painted with the map of the upper part of Russia, outlining the route of the "Shaefer Battalion" from the Memellands landing, through Riga, Latvia, to the Siege of Leningrad, and the battles of Mga. The map wraps most of the way around the stein. It is dated 1941-1942. It is named to Gefrieter Max Heinrich. There is a heart and single word (it looks Cyrillic) maker mark scribed on the bottom.

It measures 5 inches high, and 3-3/4 inches in diameter at the base.

The condition is near good, with some crazing to the glaze and wear down to the clay on the rim, as shown.