Germany, Third Reich. A Stahlhelm Commencement of Duty Badge Document to Arnold Struss, c.1934 Archive original smooth finished black leather

original smooth finished black leather belt strap attached via two large rivets

29 mm (w) x 40

The letter measures 177 mm (w) x 237 mm (h)

traces of bronze gilt remains

Germany, Third Reich. A Stahlhelm Commencement of Duty Badge Document to Arnold Struss, c.1934 Archive original smooth finished black leather(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