Germany, Stahlhelm. A National Socialist German Frontline Figther’s Stahlhelm Bearer’s Gorget Newly Listed with luminescent paint on the

with luminescent paint on the hour hand

Instituted on 18 November 1914 by Prince Adolph II

presenting light warping and creasing of the edges

Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour) is the highest French order of merit for military and civil merits

Smeeton was recalled in 1940 for Second World War service

Germany, Stahlhelm. A National Socialist German Frontline Figther’s Stahlhelm Bearer’s Gorget Newly Listed with luminescent paint on the(Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Frontkmpfer Bund Gorget). Two piece construction, white metal base with a silvered finish to the front plate, the two pieces fastened together via three bolts and nuts; obverse illustrating a crowned Prussian style eagle clutching an eponymous Stahlhelm; suspended from a multi link chain; measuring 167 mm (w) x 183 mm (h); in overall very fine condition.