Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1930 Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Hold " affixed to its original

" affixed to its original ribbon

The document is signed in black ink by SS-Brigadeführer and Major General of the Waffen-SS Wilhelm Bittrich (1894–1979)

The side clips connect to elasticized bands set within the structure of the cover to mitigate material slippage

It measures 215 mm x 290 mm x 150 mm

McKay was declared missing and presumed dead from 443 Squadron when the aircraft did not return to base

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A 1930 Membership Badge, By Der Stahlhof Magdeburg Hold " affixed to its original(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1930). Constructed of silvered bronze with black enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled disc, bearing a silvered date of 1930 topped by oak leaves and a raised Stahlhelm insignia, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, bearing an engraved membership code and date of 1930, maker marked with the logo of Der Stahlhof, Magdeburg, measuring 30. 22 mm