Germany, Der Stahlhelm. An Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle Auction Archive Medal of Merit for Aiding

Medal of Merit for Aiding Pilgrims of the Holy Year 1975 was instituted by Magistral Decree 15277 of February 7

transitioning into a pinstripe design through the arm

inscribed "XI OLYMPIADE" above and "BERLIN 1936" below

hanger inscribed "PAST COMMANDER")

5cm (or 4 ½ inches tall)

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. An Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle Auction Archive Medal of Merit for Aiding(Der Stahlhelm Grtelschnalle). Constructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a central Stahlhelm on top of a ribbed border, the bottom with an oak leaf wreath, the top bearing an inscription of FRONT HEIL, the reverse with swivel magnetic metal attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 63 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), tarnishing and oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.