Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Wehrmann Collar Tab, Early Version visually-hidden made by Wagner

made by Wagner

converted to be worn as pin back badge

he commanded the USS Ticonderoga in the Battle of Lake Champlain and was awarded a gold medal for bravery by the United States Congress

inscribed "Küsten" at the left

demonstrating some bending to the band and detachment of one arm of the swastika from the frame

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Wehrmann Collar Tab, Early Version visually-hidden made by Wagner(Der Stahlhelm Kragenspiegel fr einen Wehrmann). Constructed of black wool with a buckram core, the obverse embroidered with a silvered brass Stahlhelmbund insignia, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 55 mm (l), accompanied by an insignia stripped example of identical construction, in overall very fine condition.