Description
A Heer Model 1916 Stahlhelm (steel helmet)
a donkey badge
110 mm x 220 mm)
the reverse bearing an inscription of “EHRENPREIS DER S
demonstrating moderate material fatigue to the exterior of the case and minor soiling to the lid liner
Lithuania, Republic. An Order of the Grand Duke Gedimas, I Class Cross Province of China A Heer Model 1916 Stahlhelm(Didziojo Lietuvos Kunigaikscio Gedimino ordinas). Instituted in 1927. Type I. In silver, silver gilt and enamels, featuring white enamelled arms with thick silver borders, and three silver gilt rays in each quadrant, the obverse bears the red enamelled Columns of Gediminas, unmarked, measures 63. 6 mm (w) x 67. 5 mm (h), reverse is plain with central embossed date 1918 II. 16, light enamel contact, minor loss of gilt, remains better than very fine.