Germany, Third Reich. A Stahlhelm Commencement of Duty Badge Document to Arnold Struss, c.1934 Auction One side of the cover

One side of the cover features a predominantly green mottle

the central medallion features a red enamel nine point star with crest in the center surrounded by a white ring inscribed MERITO INDUSTRIAL

dated 29 September 1916 (it is unknown why this date is instead engraved on the accompanying 1914 Iron Cross I Class)

It is currently awarded to government employees who have greatly contributed to the national development

Constructed of a dark wood base

Germany, Third Reich. A Stahlhelm Commencement of Duty Badge Document to Arnold Struss, c.1934 Auction One side of the cover(Urkunde). An award certificate for a Commencement of Duty Badge of the Stahlhelm, League of Front Soldiers, issued to Arnold Struss, by the regional state organization in Nordsee, Struss joined the Stahlhelm in 1923, the award is dated 20 February 1934, presents a facsimile signature of founder Franz Seldte (1882 1947), presents a facsimile signature of the national treasurer Theodor Gru, measuring 22. 9 cm (w) x 31 cm (h), displaying minor creasing