World War 2 German Awards & Medals
Awards & Medals
KM 'Blockadebrecher-Kriegsabzeichen'
This is a nice example of the Kriegsmarine 'Blockadebrecher-Kriegsabzeichen' (Blocade Runner Badge). The zinc-type badge is not visible maker marked but can most likely be attributed to the company of 'A. Rettenmaier' from Schwäbisch Gmünd. Nice original example in good used condition!
Luftwaffe Honor Roll Clasp
Luftwaffe Honor Roll Clasp (Ehrenblattspange der Luftwaffe). The clasp is in mint and unissued condition, showing polished highlights. The clasp is complete with all four prongs and is nicely attached to a full length Iron Cross Ribbon. Rare original honor roll clasp!
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!
'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!
'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!
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!
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!
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!