Zinc-based medal in good condition.
Marked inside the ring with PKZ code '55', indicating manufacture by J.E. Hammer & Söhne, Geringswalde.
This company only produced medals with maker marks.
After the war, the firm was re-established in Pforzheim and is still in operation today.
The letter 'M' has been scratched into the back of the helmet.
Comes with the original ribbon.