World War 2 German Awards & Medals
Awards & Medals
Spange to the Iron Cross 2nd Class 'L/18'
Iron Cross 2nd Class Repetition Clasp 1939 (Wiederholungsspange 1939 für das Eiserne Kreuz 2.Klasse 1914). Nicely maker marked with 'L/18' - 'B.H. Mayer' from Pforzheim. Rare original maker marked tombac example in good used condition!
Cased Iron Cross 2nd Class 'L/11'
Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The cross is nicely maker marked 'L/11' indicating production by the company of 'Wilhelm Deumer' from Lüdenscheid. The cross comes in its original 'LDO' type box as found together. Nice original set!
U-boat War Badge 'L/56'
Kriegsmarine U-Boat War Badge (U-boot-Kriegsabzeichen). The 'Zink' type badge is nicely maker marked with 'L/56' indicating production by the company 'Funke & Brünninghaus' from Lüdenscheid. Complete with functional pin & catch. Nice original badge in good condition!
WW2 Iron Cross 2nd Class '40'
Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The cross, which is having the neat so-called 'Hochpolierte Kanten', is maker marked with number '40' - 'Berg & Nolte AG' from Lüdenscheid. The cross comes with its original 19cms long ribbon. Nice original cross in very good condition!
Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge
Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge (Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer). The zinc construction badge is a so-called "scooped out flatback" made by an unknown manufacturer. Nice original late-war Auxiliary Cruiser war-badge in good condition!
Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge 'R.K.'
Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge (Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boot-Jagd und Sicherungsverbände). The late war 'Zink' badge is maker marked 'R.K.' indicating production by the company of 'Rudolf Karneth'. Nice original badge in very good condition!
1 October 1938 Medal
1 October 1938 Medal (Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1 Oktober 1938). The medal is period mounted on a so-called 'Einzelspange' for parade-wear. Nice original example in very good condition!
Nahkampfspange in Bronze - 'A.G.M.u.K.'
Close Combat Clasp (Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Nicely maker marked with 'A.G.M.u.K.' indicating production by the company of 'Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff' in Gablonz an der Neiße. Nice original clasp in very good condition!
2-Piece Medal Bar
Nice 2-piece medal-bar consisting of an Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) and a 1 October 1938 Medal (Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1 Oktober 1938). Nice original medal-bar in good used condition!
Cased Spange to the Iron Cross 1st Class
Cased Iron Cross 1st Class Repetition Clasp (Wiederholungsspange 1939 für das Eiserne Kreuz 1.Klasse 1914). Nicely maker marked with 'L/11' indicating production by the company of 'Wilhelm Deumer' from Lüdenscheid. Nice original set in stunning condition!
KVK 1st Class
War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerter). The cross is not visible maker marked but can very likely be attributed to the company of 'Julius Bauer & Söhne' from Zella Mehlis. Nice original cross in very good condition!
Verwundeten Abzeichen in Schwarz 'L/55'
Black wound badge (Verwundeten Abzeichen in Schwarz). The badge is a magnetic steel example. The badge is maker marked with number 'L55' - 'Wächtler & Lange' in Mittweida. Hard to find original example in very good condition, missing in most Wound Badge collections!
Luftwaffe 'Flakkampfabzeichen'
Luftwaffe Flak Artillery War Badge (Flakkampfabzeichen ). The badge is a nice nickel silver example, the badge is nicely maker marked by the company of 'C.E.Juncker' from Berlin. The catch is regrettably missing, still a nice quality piece by the Juncker company!
3-Piece Medal Bar & Batton
Nice 3-piece medal-bar consisting of a rare one-piece zinc WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class by 'Petz & Lorenz", a Hindenburg Crossand, a 1 October 1938 Medal and an Iron Cross 2nd Class Repetition Clasp 1939 by 'Boerger & Co'. Rare original medal-bar!
Cased Luftwaffe Observer Badge
Nice early cased tombac Luftwaffe Observer Badge (Beobachterabzeichen). The badge is nicely maker marked by the company of 'Assmann' from Lüdenscheid. Complete with bamboo type case in very good condition. Desirable original cased observer badge!
LW Combined Pilot-Observer Badge - GWL
Luftwaffe Combined Pilot-Observer Badge (Gemeinsames Flugzeugführer- u. Beobachterabzeichen). Early tombak example, the badge is nicely maker marked with 'GWL' indicating production by the company of the 'Gebrüder Wegerhoff' from Lüdenscheid. Stunning original example!
Iron Cross 1st Class 'L/52' Screw-Back
Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse), this is a scarce so-called 'screw-back version' (Schraubscheibe). Maker marked with 'L/52' indicating production by the company of 'C.F. Zimmermann' from Pforzheim. Nice original cross in good used condition!
WW2 Iron Cross 1st Class 'L/10'
Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with number 'L/10' indicating production by the company of the 'Deschler & Sohn' from München. Rare original cross in very good condition!
Gebirgsjäger Petsamo Souvernir Hanger
Wehrmacht Gebirgsjäger Petsamo Souvernir Pocket Watch Chain (Anhänger). Locally made souvernir which originate from the Petsamo area in Finland and were sold to Gebirgsjäger soldiers. Great and decorative original item!
Cased Wound Badge in Gold '30'
Cased Wound Badge in Gold (Verwundeten Abzeichen in Gold). The tombak badge is maker marked '30' indicating production by the 'Hauptmünzamt' from Wien and comes in its matching case. The badge is nicely engraved with the soldier's name and unit. Stunning original set!
Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery War Badge
Kriegsmarine 'Kriegsabzeichen für die Marineartillerie' (Coastal Artillery War Badge). Unmarked 'Zink' example, the badge can be attributed to the company of 'Steinhauer & Lück' in Lüdenscheid. Still packed in its original 'Cellophan' wrapping. Example in good unissued condition!
Cased Iron Cross 1st Class '7'
Cased Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The magnetic cross is maker marked with number '7' indicating production by the company of 'Paul Meybauer' from Berlin. The cross is complete with its original case. Nice original set in good used condition!
Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge 'AS'
Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge (Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boot-Jagd und Sicherungsverbände). The late war 'Zink' type badge is maker marked with 'AS' in a triangle. Nice original badge in very good condition!
Nahkampfspange in Bronze - 'A.G.M.u.K.'
Close Combat Clasp (Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Nicely maker marked with 'A.G.M.u.K.' indicating production by the company of 'Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff' in Gablonz an der Neiße. Nice original clasp in very good condition!
Luftwaffe 'Erdkampfabzeichen'
Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge (Erdkampfabzeichen). The badge is nicely maker marked by the company of 'G.H.Osang' from Dresden. The badge is still showing beautiful finish, hard to find in this condition. Nice original badge!
KVK 1st Class without Swords '50'
War Merit Cross 1st Class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse ohne Schwerter). Maker marked with number '50' indicating production by the company of 'Karl Gschiermeister' from Wien (Austria). Rare and desirable cross in very good condition!
WW2 Iron Cross 2nd Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The cross is not visible maker marked but can be attributed to production by the company of 'Katz & Deyhle' from Pforzheim which is a rare and hard to find maker. Nice example in very good condition!
Cased Iron Cross 1st Class
Cased Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The early type magnetic cross is not visible maker marked but can be attributed to production by the company of 'Wilhelm Deumer' from Lüdenscheid. The cross is complete with its original case. Nice original set in good condition!
Army Flak Badge - 'Förster & Barth'
Army Flak Badge (Flakkampfabzeichen des Heeres). The badge is not visible maker marked but can be attributed to production by the company of 'Förster & Barth' from Pforzheim. Nice and scarce original example in good condition!
Kriegsmarine 'Flotten-Kriegsabzeichen'
Kriegsmarine High Sea Fleet Badge (Flotten-Kriegsabzeichen). The 'Buntmetall' (tombak) type badge is nicely maker marked with 'Fec. Adolf Bock, Ausf. Schwerin Berlin'. The badge is showing great detail. Nice original example in very good condition!
Wehrmacht 'Propoiszk' 1941 Table Medal
Wehrmacht (Heer) '3.Pz. Aufklärungsabtlg.7, 4. Panzerdiv.' 'Propoiszk' 1941 Table Medal. This was a remembrance medal for the battle of 'Propoiszk' on 14 July 1941. Nicely maker marked by the company of 'Deschler & Sohn' from München. Decorative and rare original table medal!
Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge 'R.K.'
Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge (Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boot-Jagd und Sicherungsverbände). The tombak (Buntmetall) badge is maker marked 'R.K.' indicating production by the company of 'Rudolf Karneth'. Nice original badge in good condition!
Miniature Wound Badge in Silver 'L/17'
Miniature Wound Badge in Silver (Verwundeten Abzeichen in Silber). This is a nice 9mm tombak type, maker marked with 'L/17' indicating production by the company of 'Hermann Wernstein' from Jena-Löbstedt. Nice original miniature in very good condition!
Police 18 Years Long Service Award
Police 18 Years Long Service Award (Polizei-Dienstauszeichnung). Nice example complete with its original confectioned ribbon showing a nicely machine embroidered police eagle. Nice original medal in very good condition!
Police 25 Years Long Service Award
Police 25 Years Long Service Award (Polizei-Dienstauszeichnung). Nice example complete with its original confectioned ribbon showing a nicely machine embroidered police eagle. Nice original medal in very good condition!
Kriegsmarine 'Flotten-Kriegsabzeichen'
Kriegsmarine High Sea Fleet Badge (Flotten-Kriegsabzeichen). The 'Buntmetall' (tombak) type badge is nicely maker marked with 'Fec. Adolf Bock, Ausf. Schwerin Berlin'. The badge is showing great detail. Nice original example in good worn condition!
German Red Cross Medal for Women
German Red Cross Medal (Medaille des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes), 1937-1939. The medal is period mounted on a ribbon for women, complete with safety-pin to the reverse. The medal comes with a special female ribbon-bar. Scarce original set in very good condition!
Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen - 'Wurster'
General Assault Badge (Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). The zinc-type badge is nicely maker marked with a small 'W' logo which indicates production by the company of 'Karl Wurster' from Markneukirchen. Nice original badge in very good condition!
Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber
Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber). The zinc type badge is not visible maker marked but can be attributed to production by the company of 'Steinhauer & Lück' from Lüdenscheid. Nice original badge in very good condition!
Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze - Deumer
'Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze' (Panzer Assault Badge). The hollow zinc construction badge is not visible maker marked but can be attributed to production by the company of 'Wilhelm Deumer' from Lüdenscheid. Nice original badge in good condition!
Spange to the Iron Cross 2nd Class Buttonhole Batton
Iron Cross 2nd Class Repetition Clasp 1939 (Wiederholungsspange 1939 für das Eiserne Kreuz 2.Klasse 1914) Buttonhole Batton (Bandspange). The batton is having a nicely detailed miniature Iron Cross attached to the ribbon. The specially folded ribbon is attached to a button for easy ...
3-Piece Medal Bar
3-Piece Medal Bar (Ordenspange), consisting of a Hindenburg Cross, a Twenty-Five Years Faithful Service Medal and a Westwall Medal. The medals are nicely mounted on a medal-bar for wear on the 'walking-out' tunic. Nice original set in very good condition!
Polizei Member's 7-Piece Medal Bar
Polizei Member's 7-Piece Medal Bar (Ordenspange) including a WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Mecklenburg-Schwerin Friedrich Franz War Merit Cross, Police 25 Years Long Service Award and others. Nice and decorative original large sized medal bar in good condition!
Wehrmacht 3-Piece Medal Bar
Wehrmacht 3-Piece Medal Bar (Ordenspange), consisting of an one-piece 'Schickle' Iron Cross 2nd Class, a WH (Heer) 4-Years Long Service Medal with miniature silver eagle attached and a 1 October 1938 Medal. Nice original medal bar in very good condition!
Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber
Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber). The zinc type badge is not visible maker marked, this is the '4 rivets' variant being a semi hollow zinc construction badge with riveted catch and hinge plate. Nice original badge in very good condition!
Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber
Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber). The zinc type badge is not visible maker marked but can very likely be attributed to production by the company of 'Hermann Wernstein' from Jena. Nice original badge in good used condition!
HJ Proficiency Badge in Silver & Miniature
Hitler-Jugend Proficiency Badge in Silver (HJ Leistungsabzeichen) with Miniature. The zinc-type badge and miniature are not visible maker marked, the badge is individually numbered with number '173579'. Nice original set in good condition!
HJ Proficiency Badge in Silver
Hitler-Jugend Proficiency Badge in Silver (HJ Leistungsabzeichen). The cupal construction badge is nicely maker marked with 'RZM M1/101' indicating production by the company of 'Gustav Brehmer' from Markneukirchen, this is a 'B-Stück'. Nice original example in good used condition!
Miniature HJ Proficiency Badge in Silver
Miniature Hitler-Jugend Proficiency Badge in Silver (HJ Leistungsabzeichen). The cupal construction miniature is maker marked with 'RZM M1/63' indicating production by the company of 'Steinhauer & Lück' from Lüdenscheid. Nice example in good used condition!
Westwall Medal
Westwall Medal (Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen). The 'Buntmetall' medal has been period mounted on a so-called 'Einzelspange'. Nice original medal in good condition!