Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Member’s Belt Buckle, Early Variant Auction During the first offensive in

During the first offensive in March 1918

American Expeditionary Force General Headquarters Patch: in three pieces of felt in red

RZM tagged and numbered “No 296799” on the reverse

The Order of Merit can be awarded

6 mm (h - inclusive of wreath and horizontally pierced ball suspension)

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Member’s Belt Buckle, Early Variant Auction During the first offensive in(Der Stahlhelmbund Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of gilded and silvered brass, the obverse bearing a central raised Stahlhelm, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of FRONT HEIL with oak leaf branches, the reverse with attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) 48 mm (h), an early example in extremely fine condition.