Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Stahlhelm Standard Bearer’s Gorget Auction A scarce multiple-rayed five-armed plaque

A scarce multiple-rayed five-armed plaque in silver gilt

He participated in operations in Greece in April 1941 and returned to Alexandria

gilt insignia and initialed sticker on the lid

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “MEDAILLE FÜR DEUTSCHE VOLKSPFLEGE” (“MEDAL FOR THE CARE OF THE GERMAN PEOPLE”)

A 1939/1940 WHW (Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes/Winter Relief of the German People) Gau Niederdonau badge

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Early Stahlhelm Standard Bearer’s Gorget Auction A scarce multiple-rayed five-armed plaque(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