Instituted in 1896 by Queen Victoria
the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of “SCHIFFSARTILLERIESCHULE” (“SHIP ARTILLERY SCHOOL”) in Fraktur script
similarly of silver aluminum wire composition
(Polizeimarken)
from the Office of “der Heeresgruppe Mitte” (Army Group Center)
Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Mixed Lot Of Badges Hold Instituted in 1896 by Queen(Der Stahlhelm Abzeichen). A mixed lot of three Stahlhelm badges, including a general membership badge, constructed of silvered bronze, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 30 mm (w) x 18 mm (h), in extremely fine condition; a second general membership badge, constructed of silvered bronze, the reverse with a boutonniere style pinback, maker marked with the logo of Steinhauer & Lck, Ldenscheid, measuring 26 mm (w) x 20 mm (h), in extremely fine