Germany, Third Reich. A Stahlhelm Commencement Of Duty Badge Document To Paul Erdmann, C.1934 GTRexclude 5 mm sheep insignia suspended

5 mm sheep insignia suspended from the central insignia on the 25 mm x 78 mm chain

both measuring approximately measuring 39

a shield in the centre bearing the Latin inscription "HONI SOIT QUI MAY Y PENSE" (Shame on him who thinks evil)

This is a scarce UAK (Ubootsabnahmekommando/Acceptance Authority of the Kriegsmarine for Submarines) Identification tag

Germany, Third Reich. A Stahlhelm Commencement Of Duty Badge Document To Paul Erdmann, C.1934 GTRexclude 5 mm sheep insignia suspended(Urkunde). An award certificate for a Commencement of Duty Badge of the Stahlhelm, League of Front Soldiers, issued to Paul Erdmann, by the regional state organization in Nordsee, Erdmann was from Wilhelmshaven and joined the Stahlhelm in 1924, the award is dated 20 February 1934, presents a facsimile signature of founder Franz Seldte (1882 1947), presents a facsimile signature of the national treasurer Theodor Gru, measuring 23. 4 cm (w) x 31. 5 cm