Medals, Badges & Awards
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Crosses, Combat, Qualification and Campaign Awards
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#5952 |
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German Cross in Gold Gold-plated,
light Cupal cross by C.F. Zimmerman with typical
straight-edged wreath, starburst flaw and die flaw in the numeral
“9” on the date. Oval catch plate with a “C” catch,
reverse of pin marked “20”, four hollow rivets. A well-worn cross
showing age and patina, no chipping to the enamel. |
SOLD |
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#5786 |
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German Cross in Silver Silver-plated,
light Cupal cross by C.F. Zimmerman with typical
straight-edged wreath, starburst flaw and die flaw in the numeral
“9” on the date. Oval catch plate with a “C” catch,
reverse of pin marked “20”, four hollow rivets. A well-worn cross
showing age and patina, no chipping to the enamel. |
$4200 |
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#5765 |
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1939 Iron Cross 1st Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. No manufacturer
markings. The cross and frame
exhibit the typical die flaws of the Wilhelm Deumer
firm, with a regular pin. |
SOLD |
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#5766 |
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1939 Iron Cross 1st Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. Marked “L/56”
on pin for the firm of Funke & Bruninghaus with
typical die characteristics of beading not extending to core, crosshatching
at center and outer corners. |
$275 |
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#5987 |
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1914 Iron Cross 1st Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame, reverse with the very rare “pillowback”
feature and stamped with the manufacturer mark for A. Werner & Sohne. Barrel
hinge and “C” shaped catch. |
$750 |
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#5988 |
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1914 Iron Cross 1st Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. Slightly vaulted, no manufacturer markings. Block hinge and “C” shaped
catch. No maker mark. |
$325 |
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#5989 |
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1914 Iron Cross 1st Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. Block hinge and “C”
shaped catch. Pin marked “800”. |
$300 |
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#5990 |
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1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction, the obverse featuring the “W” for
Wilhelm and the reverse with Oakleaf and “FW” for Friedrich Wilhelm
III. Suspension ring for ribbon (ribbon missing). |
$80 |
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#5959 |
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Close Combat Clasp in Bronze Bronze
finish badge by the maker A.G.M.u.K., version
1.6.4, eagle with “no headflaw”, fluted
pin, flatwire catch, raised tabs on backplate and
partially offset “K” and “Z” in maker stamp. |
$450 |
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#5960 |
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Close Combat Clasp in Bronze Bronze
finish badge by the maker Funcke & Brüninghaus
“F&BL”, version 3.2, elongated blood gutter on bayonet, 2nd
pattern flatwire C-shaped catch, barrel hinge,
maker mark “F&BL” above catch plate. |
$400 |
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#5962 |
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Heer Flak Badge Scarce,
finely detailed example of a Zinc Heer Flak badge by Hermann Aurich, reverse
with crimped hinge within a circular catch, round-wire brass catch set in
domed metal, raised logo “HA” with “H” turned on its
side. Rivets below gun base. |
$450 |
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#5790 |
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General Assault Badge Zinc,
hollow-backed, silver-finish, no maker markings with vertical pin. |
$250 |
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#5963 |
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Infantry Assault Badge in Silver Silver
finish badge, reverse solid stamped, vertical pin, “C” shaped
soldered catch on a wide backplate, un-marked. |
$275 |
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#5949 |
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Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge Type-D,
Assmann produced badge made of brass with a thick wreath, reverse with tube
hinge, question-mark shaped catch, nipple rivets and the eagle stamped with
an Assmann logo featuring hands and upturned feet. |
SOLD |
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#5947 |
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Pilots Badge Nickel
silver & tombak badge by the firm of Friedrich
Linden (FLL), Type 2a with thick wreath, block hinge, question-mark shaped
catch and round flattop rivets. Un-marked. |
$1300 |
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#5948 |
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Pilots Badge Nickel
silver & tombak badge by the firm of Brüder Schneider (BSW), Type 4a with six feather
leading edge, button-top rivets, long barrel hinge
and question-mark shaped catch. Maker-marked with clover leaf centered at
reverse. Typical worn finish. |
$1500 |
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#5951 |
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Bomber Operational Flying Clasps – Gold & Silver A pair
of gold and silver clasps, tombak featuring a
winged bomb in downward position centered within a wreath with swastika at
the bottom. Un-marked, both with barrel hinges, C-shaped catches
and broad pins. Silver claps were awarded for 60 flights, Gold
clasps for 100 flights. |
$1300 |
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#5966 |
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Pilots Badge in Cloth Machine-embroidered
over blue-grey wool field, white wreath surmounted by three-color grey eagle,
Type 1b, reverse of badge padded with coated cloth covering. Very slight rust discoloration spot at
base of wreath, otherwise excellent condition. |
$275 |
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#5722 |
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Luftwaffe Flak Gunner Grouping A nice, small grouping of
insignia and awards to a Luftwaffe Flak crewmember who was killed in action
by a direct hit during the Ardennes offensive. The grouping is framed in a shadowbox
and includes his metal visor insignia, Flak personnel trade badge, the medal
and ribbon bar for a War Merit Cross 2nd class with swords, Flak
Artillery war badge, SA badge and two period photos of the soldier in
uniform. There’s a strip of
paper floating loose in the display with the name “Unteroffizier
Werner Lotzing 1944”. Obtained from the
Germany family by an Australian collector. |
$1500 |
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#5953 |
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High Seas Fleet War Badge Gilded
and silvered Tombak badge by C. Schwerin &
Sohn, Type 6.02, variation 2, with flat hinge pin head, rectangular catch
with flattened base and down-sloping attenna boom feature. Reverse marked “FEC. ADOLF
BOCK AUSF. SCHWERIN.BERLIN”. |
$550 ON HOLD |
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#5954 |
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E-Boat War Badge Type 2 Zinc,
gilded and silvered badge by C. Schwerin & Sohn, type 7.09 variant 1 of
the second pattern with bow extending beyond the wreath. This variant has the
rear deck flag cut-out. Short barrel hinge, rectangular catch, reverse maker
marked “FEC. W.E. PEEKHAUS BERLIN” and “AUSF. SCHWERIN
BERLIN 68”. |
$850 |
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#5956 |
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E-Boat War Badge Type 1 Tombak,
gilded and silvered badge by C. Schwerin & Sohn, type 7.01 of the first
pattern with bow inside the wreath. Soldered hinge and “C” catch,
horizontal wide pin, reverse maker marked “SCHWERIN BERLIN 68”. |
$1900 |
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#5961 |
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Minesweeper War Badge Tombak,
gilded and silvered, unknown maker, soldered barrel hinge and distinct shaped
catch common to Pforzheim area. |
$300 |
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#5964 |
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Gallipoli Star Silvered brass star, crescent, Tughra cypher and date over a red enameled
inset. Reverse with straight pin and maker mark “B.B. & Co.”.
Awarded for bravery in battle during WWI for those serving in the Middle East
or Ottoman territories. |
$475 |
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#5409 |
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Iron Cross/Spange Combination, Cased A very rarely encountered example
of a WWI Iron Cross 1st class and 1939 Spange combined badge. An un-marked,
factory made example showing a moderated amount of
age and wear. Cross has a slight
vault and is a screwback example. The case is LDO marked and in very
good to excellent condition with the only fault being the remains of a
circular adhesive sticker on the bottom (probably the remains of a former
price tag). |
$5400 |
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#5050 |
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1942 Cholm Shield for Luftwaffe
Personnel A Cholm
shield, awarded to those who fought in the Cholm
pocket in early 1942 and one of the rarest awards, with only 5500 recipients.
Typical, hollow struck concave shield of the Type I design with three prong
attachments at the back (though one prong is missing. The shield is attached
to a blue gray backing to indicate award to a
Luftwaffe recipient. Very rare
badge. |
$5700 |
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#5996 |
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War Merit Cross 2nd Class With
and Without Swords A pair of bronze Maltese style
crosses, one with swords and one without. Medals show some age and toning to
the bronze. Include ribbons and original suspension rings. |
$80 |
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#5997 |
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War Merit Cross 2nd Class With
Swords Bronze Maltese style cross with
swords to be awarded to civilian and military personnel for service with
bravery in a non-combatant role. Medal has some age and toning to the bronze. Has a short ribbon and original
suspension ring. |
$50 |
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#5998 |
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War Merit Cross 2nd Class With
and Without Swords A pair of bronze Maltese style
crosses, one \with swords and one without. Medals show some age and toning to
the bronze. Include ribbons and original suspension rings. |
$80 |
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#5999 |
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War Merit Cross 2nd Class With
Swords Bronze Maltese style cross with
swords to be awarded to civilian and military personnel for service with
bravery in a non-combatant role. Medal has some age and toning to the bronze. Has a short ribbon and original
suspension ring. |
$50 |
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#6004 |
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War Merit Medal Maltese style cross within a
circular bronze disk, awarded to German nationals and foreign citizens
contributing to the war effort. Medal has some age and toning to the bronze. Has a short ribbon and original
suspension ring. |
$50 |
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#4852 |
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War Merit Cross 2nd Class With
Swords Bronze Maltese style cross with
swords to be awarded to civilian and military personnel for service with
bravery in a non-combatant role. Medal has some age and toning to the bronze. Has a short ribbon and original
suspension ring. |
SOLD |
Service and Political/Civil Awards
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#5797 |
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HJ Kreissieger 1939 Silver Badge Multi-piece construction silver
finished medal disc with an oakleaf around the circumference, the center of
white enamel with silver lettering.
Affixed to the top is an eagle with outstretched wings, in the talons
a gear with teeth and the Hitler Youth diamond, in red, white
and black enamel. The reverse features a wide pin and catch and is maker
marked to " G. Brehmer Markneukirchen”,
for the firm of Gustav Brehmer, a manufacturer of the higher-level Reich
awards. Excellent condition. |
$525 |
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#5798 |
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HJ Kreissieger 1938 Bronze Badge Multi-piece construction bronze medal
disc with an oakleaf around the circumference, the center of white enamel
with bronze lettering. Affixed to
the top is an eagle with outstretched wings, in the talons a gear with teeth
and the Hitler Youth diamond, in red, white and
black enamel. The reverse features a wide pin and catch and is maker marked
to " G. Brehmer Markneukirchen”, for the
firm of Gustav Brehmer, a manufacturer of the higher-level Reich awards.
Excellent condition. |
$285 |
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#5799 |
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HJ Kreissieger 1939 Bronze Badge Multi-piece construction bronze medal
disc with an oakleaf around the circumference, the center of white enamel
with bronze lettering. Affixed to
the top is an eagle with outstretched wings, in the talons a gear with teeth
and the Hitler Youth diamond, in red, white and
black enamel. The reverse features a wide pin and catch and is maker marked
to " H. Aurich Dresden A. 16”, for the firm of Hermann Aurich.
Excellent condition. |
$300 |
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#5791 |
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Faithful Service Cross in Gold, Cased 1st Class award for 40 years
of service, gold cross with black enameled swastika, blue ribbon with pin, in
a red leatherette presentation case with “40” stamped on the
cover in gold foil lettering. Inside of case marked “Deschler & Sohn
München”. Excellent
condition. |
SOLD |
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#5792 |
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Faithful Service Cross in Silver, Cased 2nd Class award for 25 years
of service, silver frosted cross with black enameled swastika, blue ribbon
with pin, in a red leatherette presentation box with “25” stamped
on the cover in silver foil lettering. Excellent condition. |
$85 |
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#5793 |
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Faithful Service Cross in Silver, Cased 2nd Class award for 25 years
of service, silver frosted cross with black enameled swastika, blue ribbon
with pin, in a red leatherette presentation box with “25” stamped
on the cover in silver foil lettering. Box maker marked to “Wächtler & Lange” with foil tag attached
to inside lid. Excellent condition. |
SOLD |
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#5794 |
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Faithful Service Cross in Silver, Cased 2nd Class award for 25 years
of service, silver frosted cross with black enameled swastika, blue ribbon
with pin, in a red leatherette presentation box with “25” stamped
on the cover in silver foil lettering. Excellent condition. |
$85 |
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#5795 |
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Faithful Service Cross in Gold 1st Class award for 40 years
of service, gold cross with black enameled swastika, blue ribbon with pin.
Very good condition. |
$90 |
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#5991 |
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Mother’s Cross in Bronze with Miniature Bronze award of Christian cross
with white/blue enamel finish and original ribbon. Includes miniature lapel
award with pin attachment on reverse. |
$140 |
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#5992 |
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Mother’s Cross in Gold with Miniature Gold award of Christian cross
with white/blue enamel finish and original ribbon. Includes miniature lapel
award with ribbon and pin attachment on reverse. Excellent condition |
$180 |
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#5993 |
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Mother’s Cross in Silver with Miniature Silver award of Christian cross
with white/blue enamel finish and original ribbon. Includes miniature lapel
award with ribbon and pin attachment on reverse. Excellent condition. |
$160 |
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#5994 |
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Mother’s Cross in Silver with Miniature Silver award of Christian cross
with white/blue enamel finish and original ribbon. Includes miniature lapel
award with ribbon and pin attachment on reverse. Excellent condition. |
$160 |
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#5995 |
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Mother’s Cross in Silver and Bronze Group of three crosses, one silver
award with ribbon, and a silver a bronze cross without ribbons. |
$200 |
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#6000 |
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SA Sports Badge, Group of 3 Three badges, all
of stamped sheet metal, cut-out at centers with vertical pins, each
maker marked on the reverse. |
$275 |
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#6001 |
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DRA Sports Badge in Gold and Bronze Die-stamped metal badges, reverse
with pin and catch, both manufacturer marked. Excellent condition. |
$225 |
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#6002 |
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DRL Sports Badge Set in Gold, Silver & Bronze Complete set of die-stamped
badges in all three award levels, featuring cut-out stylized letters “DRL”
within a oval shaped wreath with swastika at the
base. Gold and bronze badges manufacturer marked. |
$385 |
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#6003 |
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DRL Sports Badge in Bronze Die-stamped badges, featuring
cut-out stylized letters “DRL” within a oval shaped wreath with swastika at the base. |
$75 |
Medal Bars and Ribbon Bars
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#5800 |
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Four Place Medal Bar Medal bar consists of the following awards;
1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, 1914-1918 Cross of Honor, Austria/Hungary Military
Merit, 25 Year Service Cross. |
$285 |
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#5801 |
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Five Place Medal Bar Medal bar consists of the following awards;
1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, 1914-1918 Cross of Honor, Police Long Service
Award, War Commemorative Medal, Hungarian/Bulgarian Commemorative Medal. |
$425 |
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#5802 |
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Five Place Medal Bar Medal bar consists of the following awards;
1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Brunswick War Merit Cross 2nd class,
1914-1918 Cross of Honor, Wehrmacht Long Service Medal, Hungarian/Bulgarian
Commemorative Medal, Hungary/Bulgarian European War Participants
Commemorative Medal. Manufacturer label on reverse. |
$450 |
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#5803 |
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Three Place Medal Bar Medal bar consists of the following awards;
1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Wehrmact
Service Award, Sudentenland Medal. |
SOLD |
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#5804 |
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Two Place Medal Bar Medal bar consists of the following awards;
1914-1918 Cross of Honor, 25 year Long Service Award. |
$150 |
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#5805 |
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Seven Place Medal Bar Medal bar consists of the following awards;
1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Saxony-Altenburg 1915-1916 Bravery
Medal, 1914-1918 Cross of Honor, Wehrmacht Long Service Medal, War
Commemorative Medal, Hungary/Bulgarian European War Participants
Commemorative Medal. |
$600 |
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#5806 |
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Six Place Medal Bar Medal bar consists of the following awards;
1914 Iron Cross 1st Class, Royal Saxon Albert Order 1st class with
Swords, Friedrich August Cross 2nd class, 1914-1918 Cross of
Honor, German Social Welfare 3rd class, 1868-1920 Prussian Army
Long Service Award. |
$850 |
Imperial and Pre-WWII Awards
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#4860 |
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Kaiser Wilhelm I Centenary Medal This medal was awarded on March 22, 1987
on the hundredth birthday of Kaiser Wilhelm I, to all military on active
service and to the veterans of the wars of 1864, 1866 and 1870. It was made
from Danish, Austrian and French cannon captured in
those wars. Age darkening to the
lower front of the obverse.
Ribbon and suspension ring intact. |
$50 |
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#4861 |
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Kyffhauserbund Commemorative Medal The Kyffhauserbund medal was instituted
in 1922 and, until 1934 was the only medal recognizing the German soldiers of
World War I. Medal is Bronze with
age darkening and shows a tattered standard with lightning bolts on the obverse
with an inscription on the reverse.
A bowed ribbon is attached to the eyelet. |
$50 |
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#4863 |
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Combatants Cross of Honor, with Swords 1914-1918 This badge was instituted by von Hindenburg for service
recognition of those who were veterans of WWI. This is also known in the
collecting community as the Hindenburg Cross. Medal die struck cross with suspension
loop and ribbon. Obverse of cross has some green verdigris. Maker marked “R.V.4 Pforzheim”. |
$35 |
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#4865 |
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Combatants Cross of Honor, with Swords 1914-1918 This badge was instituted by von Hindenburg for service
recognition of those who were veterans of WWI. This is also known in the
collecting community as the Hindenburg Cross. Medal die struck cross with suspension
loop and ribbon. Obverse of cross has very nice toning to the wreath. Maker marked “R.V. Pforzheim
18”. |
$35 |
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#4868 |
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Merit Cross for War Aid This cross was awarded to both men and women in WWI for special
merit connected with war aid. The
first recipient was Field Marshal von Hindenburg. Gray, zinc alloy Maltese cross showing
moderate age and speckling to the surface. Suspension ring and ribbon are
both intact. |
$45 |
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#4869 |
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Merit Cross for War Aid This cross was awarded to both men and women in WWI for special
merit connected with war aid. The
first recipient was Field Marshal von Hindenburg. Gray, zinc alloy Maltese cross showing
some wear and pitting to the surface. Suspension ring and ribbon are both
intact. |
$45 |
Archives
(some
of the items previously sold)
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#5785 |
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Anti-Partisan Badge in Silver Hollow
backed, zinc badge with a silver finish, slightly faded. Reverse with black-finished pin and
brass colored catch plate and pin hinge. Hand-finished cut-outs near hydra
snake heads. |
SOLD |
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#5788 |
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Lufwaffe Flak Badge 2nd
pattern badge by CE Junker with thick eagle toes and rivets below the gun
breech. Typical poorly attached tombak catch with
no plate, barrel hinge. Reverse maker-marked to CE Junker Berlin SW |
SOLD |
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#5789 |
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War Merit Cross with Swords, Cased Beautiful,
cased badge, the obverse still showing it’s
bright silver finish, reverse with typical age-speckling. Reverse of pin
marked “62”, inside lid of case is marked to “Kerbach & Oesterhelt
Dresden A 1”. |
SOLD |
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#5764 |
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1939 Iron Cross 1st Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. No manufacturer
markings. The cross and frame
exhibit the typical die flaws of the Steinhauer & Lück firm, with a
type “A” block & barrel hinge. Unusual pin that tapers from
the top to bottom. |
SOLD |
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#5762 |
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1939 Iron Cross 1st Class, Cased Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. No manufacturer
markings. The cross and frame
exhibit the typical die flaws of the Paul Meybauer
firm, with “A” core, featuring long-tipped numeral date
“1”. Reverse with early style pin. Includes EK1 case with wear to
exterior and some staining to interior fabric. |
SOLD |
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#5763 |
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1939 Iron Cross 1st Class, Cased Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. No manufacturer
markings. The cross and frame
exhibit the typical die flaws of the Steinhauer & Lück firm, with a
type “B” hinge. Includes EK1 case with wear to exterior and some
staining to interior fabric, top tray of lid is loose. |
SOLD |
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#5767 |
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1939 Iron Cross 1st Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. Marked “26”
and “800” on top of pin for the firm of B.H. Mayer, with typical
die characteristics of the Mayer firm. |
SOLD |
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#5768 |
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1939 Iron Cross 1st Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. Marked
“3” inside an inset box underneath the catch, for the firm of
Wilhelm Deumer, with typical die characteristics in
beading at center and outer edges, block & barrel hinge. |
SOLD |
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#5769 |
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Luftwaffe Paratroopers Badge Two-part
construction badge with eagle secured to the wreath at the reverse with
recessed rivets. Most of the gold
wash to the surface details remains with even wear to the high points and
ridges, the silver wash is mostly gone. Integral hinge and S-shaped pin
attachment, catch at bottom is broken. Maker marked on reverse of eagle to
“GWL” for the firm of Gebruder Wegerhoff, Ludenscheid. |
SOLD |
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#5770 |
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Luftwaffe Paratroopers Badge Two-part
construction badge with eagle secured to the wreath at the reverse with
recessed rivets. Most of the gold
wash to the surface details remains with even wear to the high points and
ridges, the silver wash is mostly gone. Integral hinge and catch, with
S-shaped pin attachment,. Maker marked on reverse of
eagle to “GWL” for the firm of Gebruder
Wegerhoff, Ludenscheid. |
SOLD |
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#5771 |
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Luftwaffe Air Gunners Badge Two-part
construction badge with eagle secured to the wreath at the reverse with domed
rivets. Darkened
eagle, silver wash to wreath, polished wreath high points and swastika, top
of swastika is cut-out. Manufacturer marked “B&NL” for the
firm of Berg & Nolte AG. |
SOLD |
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#5772 |
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Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge Single-piece
badge with flat reverse and dull finish, un-marked but possibly a Brehmer
example. Needle pin with shepards hook at hinge and “C” catch attached
to a plate at the base. |
SOLD |
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#5750 |
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1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. Suspension
ring is marked “76” indicating the manufacturing firm of Ernst L
Müller of Pforzheim. The cross and frame exhibit the typical die flaws
of the Steinhauer & Lück dies.
Müller was one of many EKII suppliers that purchased dies
directly from S&L. Includes
red, white and black rayon ribbon. Ernst L
Müller of Pforzheim was one of the earliest authorized manufacturers of
the EKII. |
SOLD |
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#5751 |
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1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. Suspension
ring is marked “123” indicating the manufacturing firm of Bek
Hassinger & Co. of Straßburg. The cross
and frame exhibit the typical die flaws of the Steinhauer & Lück
dies. Bek Hassinger & Co. was
one of many EKII suppliers that purchased dies directly from S&L. Includes red, white
and black rayon ribbon. |
SOLD |
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#5753 |
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1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. Un-marked suspension ring.
Die consistent with the manufacturing firm of Grossman & Co. of Wien.
Rounded frame corners, slanted angles in the beading and off-center
dates. Includes red, white and black rayon ribbon. |
SOLD |
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#5754 |
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1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. Un-marked suspension ring.
Die consistent with the manufacturing firm of Katz & Deyhle of Pforzheim
Thick obverse date numerals, thin reverse date numerals, rounded beading
corners. Includes red, white and black rayon ribbon.
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#5755 |
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1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. Suspension ring marked
“76” for the firm of Ernst L Müller of Pforzheim. The cross
and frame exhibit the typical die flaws of the Steinhauer & Lück
dies. Müller was one of many
EKII suppliers that purchased dies directly from S&L. Includes red, white
and black rayon ribbon. Ernst L Müller of Pforzheim was one of the
earliest authorized manufacturers of the EKII. |
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#5756 |
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1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. Suspension ring LDO marked
“L11” for the firm of Wilhelm Deumer of
Lüdenscheid, the LDO number indicating that it
is a private purchase cross. Rounded corner beading, thin date numerals. Includes red, white
and black rayon ribbon. |
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#5757 |
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1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. Suspension
ring is marked “65” indicating the manufacturing firm of Klein
& Quenzer of Oberstein. Type “A” frame with upward beading
angle on frame and “short 3” date numeral. Includes red, white
and black rayon ribbon. |
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#5758 |
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1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. Un-marked suspension ring.
Die consistent with the manufacturing firm of Rudolf Souval
of Wien. Claw pattern beading at outer tips, rounded corners at center
beading. Includes red, white and black rayon ribbon. |
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#5759 |
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1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. Suspension
ring marked “24” for the consortium of Arbeitsgemeinschaft
der Hanauer. The cross and frame exhibit the typical die flaws of the
Steinhauer & Lück dies.
The consortium was one of many EKII suppliers that purchased dies
directly from S&L. The ring loop is also marked. Includes red, white
and black rayon ribbon. |
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#5760 |
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1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. Un-marked suspension ring.
Die consistent with the manufacturing firm of Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid. Includes red, white
and black rayon ribbon. |
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#5761 |
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1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class Die-struck,
multi-piece construction consisting of a black core with a soldered silver
frame. Un-marked suspension ring.
Die consistent with the manufacturing firm of Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid. Includes red, white
and black rayon ribbon and package marked with manufacturer Walter & Henlein. |
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#5721 |
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Luftwaffe Paratroopers Badge Two-part
construction badge with eagle secured to the wreath at the reverse with
dome-headed rivets. Most of the
silver and gold wash to the surface details remains with even wear to the
high points and ridges. Block hinge with round wire pin and catch. Maker marked on reverse of eagle to
“BN & L”.
Visually great looking piece with a lot of the gold wash left on the
eagle. |
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#5667 |
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German Cross in Gold, Cased A very nice condition example of
the “dotted” Zimmerman DKiG, this one
with the flaw in the starburst at the 11 o’clock position. Enameling to
the swastika is solid black with no scratches or damage, gold wreath retains
a bright gilted finish and has the typical
“dotted” date numeral at the bottom. Reverse is
secured by four rivets with a pin with a full “20” stamping (many
of these have the numeral cut in half). Includes the issue case, which is
also in excellent condition, though the interior lid has an impression from
the center of the cross with some staining from the medal. |
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#5454 |
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Luftwaffe Honor Goblet Grouping A named, matching grouping
consisting of a silver honor goblet (Ehrenprokal),
a framed award document and a small framed
photo. Document is dated December
8, 1941 and Goblet is dated December 12, 1941, both
named to an Unteroffizier who may have been shot
down during Operation “Bodenplatte”. Goblet is
marked “835” silver content and maker marked
“JOH.WAGNER&SOHN”.
Document has a stamped Goring signature. |
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#5490 |
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SS Long Service Award A SS 12-Year long service award
and ribbon, un-cased. The medal
is a silver tombak swastika with SS runes encircled
within a wreath, the reverse reading “Fur Treue
Dienst in der SS” and has a silver loop attached at the top for
suspension on a ribbon. Included
is a section or original blue ribbon with SS runes hand-embroidered in silver
aluminum bullion. Very good to
excellent condition exhibiting a modest amount of wear and tone. |
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#5171 |
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Infantry Assault Badge in Silver Silver infantry assault badge,
un-marked with hollow stamped back. |
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#4852 |
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War Merit Cross 2nd Class With
Swords Bronze Maltese style cross with swords
to be awarded to civilian and military personnel for service with bravery in
a non-combatant role. Medal has some age and toning to the bronze. Has a short ribbon and original
suspension ring. |
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#4853 |
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War Merit Cross 2nd Class With
Swords Bronze Maltese style cross with
swords to be awarded to civilian and military personnel for service with
bravery in a non-combatant role. Medal has some age and toning to the bronze. Has a long ribbon and original
suspension ring. |
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#4854 |
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Medal for the Winter Campaign in Awarded to soldiers on the
Russian Front who spent a minimum of two weeks in combat or in the combat
zone for 60 days (also for wounds received, killed in action, etc.). Award was
later expanded to civilians and foreign volunteers. This example shows much corrosion and
age speckling to the obverse and reverse as the wash finish has eroded. Includes a section of ribbon. |
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#5170 |
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Panzer Assault Badge in Silver Silver panzer assault badge maker
marked to Friedrich Orth of Vienna.
Nicely detailed die cast solid back badge with maker mark under the
hinge as is typical with this maker. |
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#5014 |
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Cloth German Cross in Gold, Heer This piece just walked into the
local antique shop today (9/14/13) from the son of a vet. Nicely aged, cloth version of the DKiG on a field gray backing for Heer (or Waffen
SS). Cross shows correct die
flaws in the date and is a type 1. No questions piece in great condition at a
very reasonable price. |
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#4783 |
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Iron Cross 1st Class, screwback Souval made EKI with screwback
fitting. Cross has the typical
frame flaws on the top ridge as well as the rounded inner corners and dipping
“3”. Screwback fitting is marked “L58”. Extremely nice condition with just a
little pitting to the black paint. |
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#4587 |
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German Cross In Gold “Dotted” Zimmerman
cross, with typical construction and die characteristics unique to this cross
(dotted date and non-Zimmerman wreath, no die flaw in star
burst, unique “20” stamp). Cross shows a considerable amount of
age darkening to all elements and has some visible, minor surface scratches
to the enamel of the swastika. |
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#4508 |
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Marine Brigade Ehrhardt Badge Second pattern, stamped metal
sew-in badge for the Marginebrigade Ehrhardt, a Friekorps unit active in 1919 – 1920 and well known
for taking Berlin in the Kapp putsch.
The badge shows nice, even age and toning to the metal and appears to
have been unissued. |
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#4509 |
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Luftwaffe Cloth Observers badge Cloth, machine embroidered
version of the Luftwaffe qualification award issued after completion of
training and required missions.
Silver gray thread embroidery over a blue gray backing cloth. Unissued. |
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#4510 |
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Luftwaffe Pilots badge Cloth, machine embroidered version
of the Luftwaffe qualification award issued after completion of training and
licensing as a pilot. Silver gray
thread embroidery over a blue gray backing cloth. Unissued. |
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#4222 |
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German Cross in Gold Nicely aged
German Cross in Gold, marked
“20” on the underside of the pin for the maker Zimmerman. Enamel to swaz
is very clean with no chips or flaws, gold wreath is similarly flawless. Silver disc shows some age and toning,
as does the backplate, otherwise this is a very nice example from a desirable
maker. (click on photos for additional/larger images) |
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#4856 |
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25 Year Faithful Service Decoration Second class decoration for 25
years of civil service. Frosted,
nickel silver cross with black enamel center suspended by a cornflower blue
ribbon and pin attachment. |
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#4857 |
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War Merit Medal Bronze, circular award medal with
an image of the War Merit Cross on the obverse. This was awarded to German nationals
and civilians for exceptional service in the war effort. Medal shows a bit of age toning, but
no major flaws. Original ribbon
and suspension ring. |
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#4858 |
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DRL Sports Badge in Bronze Nicely age toned example of the
DRL, which was awarded to both men and women for physical training
accomplishments. Badge is maker
marked “Ernst L Muller Pforsheim” and
“DRGM 35269” and has working retaining pin. |
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#4859 |
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Kyffhäuser Cross of Merit This Cross was instituted after
World War I to recognise meritorious service in the
Preußischer Landes Kriegern
Verband.
Silver cross with an image of the |
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#4862 |
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Combatants Cross of Honor, with Swords 1914-1918 This badge was instituted by von
Hindenburg for service recognition of those who were veterans of WWI. This is
also known in the collecting community as the Hindenburg
Cross. Medal die struck cross
with suspension loop (but no ribbon).
Obverse of cross has some green
verdigris. No maker mark. |
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#4864 |
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Next of Kin Cross of Honor, without Swords 1914-1918 The Cross of Honor badge series
was instituted by von Hindenburg for service recognition of those who served
in WWI. This particular example, in black wash, was
known as the Next of Kin award as it was given to parents and widows of those
who fell in battle. Medal die
struck cross with suspension loop and ribbon. Beautiful condition with no
issues. Maker marked
“JMME”. |
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#4866 |
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Combatants Cross of Honor, with Swords 1914-1918 This badge was instituted by von
Hindenburg for service recognition of those who were veterans of WWI. This is
also known in the collecting community as the Hindenburg
Cross. Medal die struck cross
with suspension loop and ribbon.
Medal is in very nice to excellent condition with no marks or
discoloration. Maker marked
“0 1”. |
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#4867 |
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Combatants Cross of Honor, without Swords 1914-1918 This badge was instituted by von
Hindenburg for service recognition of those who were veterans of WWI. This is
also known in the collecting community as the Hindenburg
Cross. Medal die struck cross
with suspension loop and ribbon.
Beautiful condition with no issues. Maker marked “0.14”. |
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