World War 2 German Awards & Medals
Awards & Medals
WW2 Iron Cross 1st Class '26'
Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with number '26' indicating production by the company of 'B.H. Mayer' from Pforzheim. The cross is having a darkened patina giving it a lot of character. Nice original cross in good used condition!
Verwundeten Abzeichen in Silber 'Wiedmann'
Wound Badge in Silver (Verwundeten Abzeichen in Silber). The badge is a non-magnetic 'Buntmetall' (tombac) example. The badge is the so-called 'Wiedmann/Deschler' design type, showing a slightly larger design compared to normal wound badges. Hard to find original example in good condition!
Mothers Cross in Bronze Pin Back
Mothers Cross in Bronze (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter). This is a hard to find variant cross having a functional horizontal pin-back assembly to the back. Nice original example in good condition!
Cloud Box for the 'BSW' Infantry Assault Badge
Rare original empty so-called cloud style carton box (Schachtel) for the Infantry Assault Badges made by the company of 'BSW - Brüder Schneider Wien'. The empty carton box is in very good condition!
Bulgarian Pilot's Badge
Royal Bulgarian Pilot’s Badge. The tombak type badge is not visible maker marked. The badge has naturally a functional pin & catch construction. Nice original Bulgarian Pilot's Badge in very good condition!
Army Flak Badge 'S&L'
Wehrmacht 'Flakkampfabzeichen des Heeres' (Army Flak Badge). The badge is not visible maker marked but can be attributed to the company of 'Steinhauer & Lück' from Lüdenscheid. Nice original example in very good condition!
Cased Iron Cross 1st Class
Cased Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is not visible maker marked but can very likely be attributed to the company of 'Steinhauer & Lück' in Lüdenscheid. The cross is complete with its original case. Nice original set in very good condition!
'Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber'
'Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber' (Infantry Assault Badge). The hollow tombak type badge is not visible maker marked, it can be attributed to the company of 'Wilhelm Deumer' from Lüdenscheid. Nice original early war badge in good condition!
WH (Heer) 'Narvik' Campaign Shield
This is a very nice WH (Heer) Army type 'Narvik' Campaign Shield in Silver (Narvikschild). The zinc-type shield is complete with its metal back-plate and 4 prongs and still retains its protective carton backing. Nice original example in very good condition!
Cased KVK 1st Class '1' with 'Überkarton'
Cased War Merit Cross 1st Class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse ohne Schwerter), complete with its rarely encountered original so-called 'Überkarton'. The set is nicely maker marked by the company of 'Deschler & Sohn' from München. Desirable original set in very good condition!
1 October 1938 Medal
1 October 1938 Medal (Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1 Oktober 1938). The medal is complete with its original confectioned 'Austrian-styled' ribbon as found. Nice original example in very good condition!
'DRL Sportabzeichen' in Gold
DRL Sports Badge in Gold (Deutsches Reichsabzeichen für Leibesübungen in Gold). This is a nice 'Buntmetall' piece, maker marked by the company of 'Wernstein' from Jena. Nice example in very good neat mint condition!
'Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen'
General Assault Badge (Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). The semi-hollow zinc-type badge is not visible maker marked but can very likely be attributed to production by the company of 'Hermann Wernstein' from Jena. The badge is having a perfect chrome finish. Stunning original badge!
Luftwaffe Pilots Badge - 'Assmann'
Luftwaffe Pilots Badge (Flugzeugführerabzeichen). The tombak badge is not visible maker marked but can be attributed to production by the company of the 'Assmann' from Lüdenscheid. The badge is in good used condition having a great patina. Nice original badge!
Miniature 'Deutsche Volkspflege' Medal
Miniature Social Welfare Medal on its original ribbon (Miniatur Deutsche Volkspflege Medaille). Nice 16mm sized 'Buntmetall' example, it comes with its original confectioned ribbon as found. Nice original miniature in good condition!
Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber 'Egghead'
'Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber' (Infantry Assault Badge). The badge is executed in 'Zink' with almost all of it's original silverish finish remaining. This is a so-called 'Egghead' variant, most likely made by the company of 'Gustav Brehmer' . Nice original badge in very good condition!
WW2 Iron Cross 2nd Class '23'
Nice original example of the Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The cross, which is having the 'Hochpolierte Kanten', is maker marked with number '23' - 'Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Heeresbedarf in der Graveur- und Ziselierer-Innung' from Berlin. Nice original cross in very good condition!
Cased Miniature Mothers Cross in Gold 'L/53'
Cased Miniature Mothers Cross in Gold (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter). Complete with its original confectioned ribbon. Both the box and miniature are 'L/53' marked indicating production by the company of 'Hymmen & Co.' from Lüdenscheid. Nice set in good used condition!
Miniature Air Gunner Badge with Lightning
This is a nice miniature Luftwaffe 'Fliegerschützenabzeichen mit Blitzbündel' (Air Gunner Badge with Lightning). This is a tombak (Buntmetall)16mm version and the miniature is showing stunning details. Nice original example in good condition!
Wehrmacht Award & Document Grouping
Wehrmacht (Heer) medal & award document-group of 'Sanitäts-Feldwebel Alfred Großer'. Including his Krim Campaign Shield, Ostmedal, War Merit Cross 2nd class and Romanian Kreuzzug Medal, including most of his award-documents. Interesting original grouping!
Cased Iron Cross 1st Class - one piece
Cased Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). This is a rare early cross having a one-piece construction, production is most likely related to the company of 'Otto Schickle' from Pforzheim. The cross is complete with its original case. Rare original cross!
Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber - 'MK'
'Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber' (Infantry Assault Badge). The badge is executed in 'Zink' with almost all of it's original silverish finish remaining. Nicely maker marked with 'MK' in a triangle . Nice original badge in very good condition!
WH (Heer/Waffen-SS) 'Demjansk' Campaign Shield
Nice original 'Demjansk' Shield (Demjansk Schild). The shield is the so-called 'missing-log' type which does have a die-flaw above the 'k'. Complete with metal backplate and original bluish protective backing paper. The shield is in good unissued condition. Great original shield!
Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber
'Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber' (Panzer Assault Badge). The badge is nicely marked with 'AS' in a triangle, the badge still retains all of it's original silver finish. Still packed in it's original 'Cellophan' wrapping. Stunning original badge in mint condition!
'DRL Sportabzeichen' for war-disabled
DRL Sports Badge for war-disabled (Deutsches Reichsabzeichen für Leibesübungen für Kriegsversehrte). This is a nice 'Buntmetall' piece, maker marked by the company of 'Wernstein' from Jena. Nice example in very good condition!
KVK 1st Class 'L/12'
War Merit Cross 1st class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerter). The 'Buntmetall' cross is nicely maker marked with number 'L/12' indicating production by the company of 'C.E. Juncker' from Berlin. Nice original cross in good used condition!
Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber - FZS
'Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber' (Infantry Assault Badge). The badge is executed in 'Zink' with almost all of it's original silverish finish remaining. Nicely maker marked with the logo of 'Fritz Zimmermann' from Stuttgart . Nice original badge in very good condition!
KVK 1st Class '84'
War Merit Cross 1st class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerter). The 'Buntmetall' cross is nicely maker marked with number '84' indicating production by the company of 'Carl Poellath' from Schrobenhausen. Nice original cross in good used condition!
RAD 3-piece medal-bar or 'Spange'
3-piece medal-bar (Ordenspange), consisting of a WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class, a Hindenburg Cross and a RAD men's four year long service medal. The medals are nicely mounted on a medal-bar for wear on the 'walking-out' tunic. Nice original set in very good condition!
Cased KVK 1st Class '65'
Cased war merit cross 1st class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerter). Both the luxurious case and the 'Buntmetall' cross are nicely maker marked by the company of 'Klein & Quenzer AG' in Idar-Oberstein. Nice set in good condition!
'Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen' - Wiedmann
General Assault Badge (Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen). The 'Zink' construction badge is maker marked with the logo of the company of 'E.F. Wiedmann' from Frankfurt am Main. Nice original badge in very good condition!
Iron Cross 1st Class 'L/54'
Iron Cross first class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with number 'L/54' indicating production by the company of 'Schauerte & Hohfeld' from Lüdenscheid. Nice original cross in good condition!
Wehrmacht 25 Years Long Service Award
Wehrmacht 25 Years Long Service Award (Wehrmacht-Dienstauszeichnung). Nice example that is complete with it's original confectioned ribbon. The medal is having a nice miniature Heeres eagle attached to the blue ribbon. Hard to find original medal!
Wehrmacht 12 Years Long Service Award
Wehrmacht 12 Years Long Service Award (Wehrmacht-Dienstauszeichnung). Nice example in unissued condition, complete with blue ribbon, miniature eagle, wrapping papers and it's original pouch of issue. Scarce original set in very good condition!
KVK 2nd Class without Swords in 'LDO' box
'Kriegsverdienst Kreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter' (War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords). The cross is a 'Buntmetall' example and comes with its original short piece of ribbon, stored in it's original 'LDO' type box as found together. Nice original set in good condition!
Cased KVK 1st Class
Cased war merit cross 1st class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerter). The cross is not visible maker marked but can be attributed to the company of the 'Julius Bauer & Söhne' from Zella Mehlis. Nice set in good condition!
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German Hunting Association Badge
German Hunting Association (Deutsche Jägerschaft) Badge (Jagdschutzabzeichen). Nice 43x33mm silvered tombak (Buntmetall) badge. The badge is nicely 'Ges.Gesch' marked on the back and complete with a functional pin/catch system. Nice original example!
Gebirgsjäger Commemorative 'Eismeerfront' Medal
WH (Heer) Gebirgsjäger Commemorative 'Eismeerfront 1942-1943' Medal (Medaille Eismeerfront). The medal is showing the famous 'Edelweiss' flower. Nice original example in good used condition!
2-piece medal-bar
2-piece medal-bar (Ordenspange), consisting of a Hindenburg Cross and a Fifty Years Faithful Service medal. The medals are nicely mounted on a medal-bar for wear on the 'walking-out' tunic. Rare original set in good condition!
Kriegsmarine U-Boat War Badge
Kriegsmarine 'U-boot-Kriegsabzeichen' (U-Boat War Badge). This is an early 'Buntmetall' example, complete with a functional pin & catch, the badge can be attributed to production by the company of 'Otto Schickle' in Pforzheim. Nice original early badge in good used condition!
Cased 'Treudienst Ehrenzeichen 50'
Cased Fifty Years Faithful Service medal (Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen Sonderstufe für 50 Jahre). The medal is complete with it's original confectioned blue ribbon and comes in it's original box, maker marked by 'Deschler & Sohn' from München. Scarce original set in good used condition!
KM 'Blockadebrecher-Kriegsabzeichen'
This is a nice example of the Kriegsmarine 'Blockadebrecher-Kriegsabzeichen' (Blocade Runner Badge). The zinc-type badge is nicely maker marked with 'Fec. Otto Placzek Berlin, Ausf. A.G.M.u.K.4, Gablonz'. Nice original example in good condition!
Army Flak Badge 'Rettenmaier'
Wehrmacht 'Flakkampfabzeichen des Heeres' (Army Flak Badge). The badge is not visible maker marked but can be attributed to the company of 'Alois Rettenmeyer' from Schwäbisch Gmünd. Nice original example in very good condition!
Luftwaffe Pilots Badge - 'GWL'
Nice original tombac Luftwaffe Pilots Badge (Flugzeugführerabzeichen). Maker marked with 'GWL' indicating production by the company of the 'Gebrüder Wegerhoff' from Lüdenscheid. The badge is in good used condition having a great patina. Nice original badge!
Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Bronze'GWL'
'Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Bronze' (Infantry Assault Badge). Nicely maker marked with 'GWL' indicating production by the company of 'Gebrüder Wegerhoff' in Lüdenscheid. The badge is showing stunning details and great finish, hard to find in this condition!
Nahkampfspange in Bronze - JFS
'Nahkampfspange in Bronze' (Close Combat Clasp). This is a scarce original first pattern by 'JFS' indicating production by the company of 'Josef Feix & Söhne' in Gablonz an der Neiße. Example with stunning details and great finish, hard to find example in very good, near mint, condition!
Kriegsmarine 'Kleinkampfverbände' Badge
Kriegsmarine 'Kleinkampfverbände' qualification badge (Bewährungs- und Kampfabzeichen der Kleinkampfmittel). The badge is showing a nicely machine-embroidered sawfish in golden-yellow thread on a dark navy-blue woolen background. Rare original badge!
WW2 Iron Cross 1st Class 'Schickle'
Iron Cross first class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse), this is a scarce so-called 'screw-back version' having a two-piece screw-back set-up (Schraubscheibe). The cross can be attributed to production by the company of 'O. Schickle'. Nice original cross in good used condition!
WW2 Iron Cross 1st Class - cloth version
Rare original cloth version (Stoffausführung) of the Iron Cross first class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is nicely embroidered in silver bullion on a black background, having a protective black backing cloth. Rare original cloth version in good used condition!
KVK 1st Class 'L/12'
War Merit Cross 1st class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerter). The 'Buntmetall' cross is nicely maker marked with number 'L/12' indicating production by the company of 'C.E. Juncker' from Berlin. Nice original cross in good used condition!