Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Rare Wehrsportkreuz Auction Volunteer Infantry in July 1899

Volunteer Infantry in July 1899

better than very fine to extremely fine

extremely good craftsmanship

with light contact marks from wear

with moderate loss of bronze finish throughout

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Rare Wehrsportkreuz Auction Volunteer Infantry in July 1899(Wehrsportkreuz). Instituted 4 October 1930. (1931 1933 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a repeated point cross with ribbed and black enameled arms, with each quadrant transitioning to a crowned eagles head, the centre consisting of an additional white enameled repeated point cross, overlaid by a raised and silvered Stahlhelm insignia, the reverse with a central visible rivet securing the