Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Member’s Belt Buckle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1861 at Salins

1861 at Salins

the edge stamped with a silversmith mark of “ИЛ”

the reverse medallion presents a white enamelled field inscribed MTF (Maria Theresa Franciscus) in Gold ornate script

demonstrating total loss of finish and minor oxidation throughout

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Member’s Belt Buckle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1861 at Salins(Der Stahlhelm Grtelschnalle fr Mitglieder). Constructed of partially silvered brass, the obverse bearing a central raised Stahlhelm, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of FRONT HEIL in Fraktur script with oak leaf branches, the reverse with swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating some loss of silver finish with additional minor scratching to the base metal, in near extremely fine condition.