First World War items
World War 1
WW1 German 'Militärpaß'
World War 1 German 'Militärpaß' as issued to 'Kannonier Heinrich Jostmeier' in 1902. During WW1 he served in the '4.Kompagnie IV Bataillon Infanterie-Ersatz-Truppe Beverloo' (Belgium). Interesting original WW1 soldier's paybook!
Cased WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'S-W'
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with 'S-W' indicating production by the company of 'Sy-Wagner' from Berlin. The cross comes in its original case. Nice original set!
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class 'H'
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with 'H' indicating prodcution by the company of 'Paul Hossauer' from Berlin. Complete with its original hard to find 15cms long sized ribbon. Nice original WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class!
Small Hindenburg Cross Grouping
Small Hindenburg Cross 1914-18 Grouping consisting of the Hindenburg Cross for Combatants (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer), the Hindenburg Cross for participants 1914-18 (Ehrenkreuz für Kriegsteilnehmer) and the Hindenburg Cross for Widows and Parents (Ehrenkreuz für Hinterbliebene).
WW1 2-Piece Medal Bar
WW1 2-Piece Medal Bar (Ordenspange), consisting of a WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class and a Hindenburg Cross. The medals are nicely mounted on a medal-bar for wear on the 'walking-out' tunic. Nice original set in good used condition!
'Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer'
Hindenburg Cross 1914-18 (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer). The cross comes with its original ribbon as found. The cross is nicely maker marked 'R.V. Pforzheim' on the back. Nice example in good condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 1914-1915 Podium Banner
World War 1 German Podium Banner (84 x 64 cm) showing an Iron Cross within a laurel wreath with the date 1914 / 1915. The bottom edge of the banner is trimmed with twisted silver wire fringe. The banner is complete with metal clips. Rare and decorative original piece!
German Imperial Pilots Badge
Imperial WW1 Prussian Pilots Badge (Militär-Flugzeugführerabzeichen). This badge originates from the inheritence of the WW2 Luftwaffe General-Major 'Joachim Kortüm'. The badge is having a period replaced pin. Desirable original imperial pilot's badge!
WW1 2-Piece Buttonhole Batton
WW1 2-Piece Buttonhole Batton (Bandspange). The batton is showing ribbons for the Iron Cross 2nd Class and the 'Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer' (Hindenburg Cross). The batton is nicely 'D.R.P.' marked. Nice original example!
'Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer'
Hindenburg Cross 1914-18 (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer). The cross comes with its original ribbon as found. The cross is nicely maker marked on the back. Nice example in used condition!
WW1 Hardshell P08 Luger Holster
WW1 P08 Luger pistol holster (Pistolentaschen P08). The light brown coloured leather holster is nicely maker marked and dated 1916. The holster is in good used condition. Great and scarce original Luger pistol holster!
Miniature WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class
Miniature World War 1 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The 19mm sized miniature is very detailed. Nice and decorative original miniature in good used condition!
WW1 Prussian 3-Piece Medal Bar
WW1 Prussian 3-Piece Medal Bar (Ordenspange), consisting of a Prussian Merit Cross for War Aid, Prussian Landwehr Long Service Award 2nd Class and a Prussian Centenarmedaille 1897. The medals are nicely mounted on a medal-bar. Nice original set in good used condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class 'LW'
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with 'LW' indicating prodcution by an unknown manufacturer. Complete with its original hard to find 19cms long sized ribbon. Nice original WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class!
Prussian Centenarmedaille 1897
Prussian Centenarmedaille 1897. The 'Centenarmedaille' (officially called: 'Medaille zur Erinnerung an des Hochseligen Kaisers und Königs Wilhelm I., des Großen, Majestät') is complete with its original yellow ribbon. Nice example in good used condition!
WW1 3-Piece Luxury Ribbon Bar
World War 1 3-piece Luxury Ribbon Bar (Bandspange) for the WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Bavarian Military Merit Cross and the Hindenburg Cross with Swords. Nice original WW1 ribbon bar!
WW1 M1915/17 German Canteen - 1918
WW1 M1915/17 German Canteen. The papercloth cover is maker marked by the company of 'Emanuel Kahn' from Karlsruhe and dated 1918. Scarce original last ditch World War 1 'Ersatz' canteen in good used and uncleaned condition as found!
WW1 4-Piece Buttonhole Batton
WW1 4-Piece Buttonhole Batton (Bandspange). The batton is showing ribbons for four medals including the the 'Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer' (Hindenburg Cross) and the Iron Cross 2nd Class. Nice original example!
Set of Hindenburg Cross Battons
Set of two battons for the Hindenburg Cross (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer) being a one-piece 'Bandspange' and a button-hole batton, both complete with miniature swords. Nice battons to upgrade a tunic with!
WW1 3-Piece Medal Bar 'Württemberg'
WW1 3-Piece Medal Bar (Ordenspange), consisting of a WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class, a Medal for bravery and loyalty King of Wuerttemberg in Silver and a Hindenburg Cross. The medals are nicely mounted on a medal-bar. Nice original set in very good condition!
WW1 2-Piece Medal Bar
WW1 2-Piece Medal Bar (Ordenspange), consisting of a WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class and a Hindenburg Cross. The medals are nicely mounted on a medal-bar for wear on the 'walking-out' tunic. Nice original set in very good condition!
WW1 German Wire Cutter Pouch
World War 1 German Wire Cutter Pouch (Tasche für Drahtschere). The wire cutters are nicely marked with 'D.R.G.M.' (Deutches Reich Gebrauchs Muster), the canvas pouch is not visible marked. Hard to find original World War 1 Wire Cutters in Pouch!