First World War items
World War 1
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class - Deumer
WW1 Iron Cross first class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). Early unmarked 'Schinkel' form cross made by the company of 'Wilhelm Deumer' from Lüdenscheid. The cross is nicely vaulted (gewölbt) and having an unmagnetic brass core. Nice original cross in very good condition!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class - screw-back
WW1 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 is not visible maker marked. Nice example in good used and worn condition!
Kampfflieger Leutnant Pippart Postcard
This is a nice original WW1 period 'W.Sanke' photo-postcard nr.624 from the famous 'Deutsche Fliegerhelden' (German aviation heroes) series, depicting the Kampf-Flieger 'Leutnant Pippart'. Nice and decorative original postcard!
Kampf-Flieger Oberleutnant Gerlich Postcard
This is a nice original WW1 period 'W.Sanke' photo-postcard from the famous 'Deutsche Fliegerhelden' (German aviation heroes) series, depicting the Kampf-Flieger 'Oberleutnant Gerlich'. Nice and decorative original postcard!
Turkish Half Moon - 'Gallipoli Star'
Turkish Half Moon "Gallipoli Star" (Eiserner Halbmond/Gallipoli Stern). The star is nicely maker marked with 'BB&Co'. It's complete with it's functional original pin/catch system. There is some enamel damage, the star is showing stunning details. Nice original piece!