Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1925 Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: Gunner William Dore is

Footnote: Gunner William Dore is listed on the medal roll of the Montreal Battalion Garrison Artillery

the reverse with a handwritten inscription with a date of “1896” and an identical maker’s mark

Each shoulder is adorned with a board constructed of cardboard-reinforced golden-yellow wool

this ornate knife exhibits the traditional style and design of Ottoman daggers and blades however also represents shift with a Western influence

(the marking having worn off

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1925 Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: Gunner William Dore is(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1925). Constructed of silver with black enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc, bearing a silvered date of 1925 topped by oak leaves and a raised replacement Stahlhelm insignia, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and banjo style pinback, bearing an etched membership code and date of 24. 7. 25., with silver content number of 935, maker marked with the logo of Der Stahlhof, Magdeburg,