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MEDALS - 269 - 25038 – Waffen-SS/Army Infantry Badge
This Army Infantry
badge is a beauty having much of the original silvered finish
still intact over the gray metal base. The badge consists of an
oval oak leaf wreath, which is open in the center. Perched atop,
is a Wehrmacht closed-winged eagle, which looks to the viewer’s
right, and clutches a mobile swastika. This bird has outstanding
detail. Crossed over the wreath area, diagonally, is a K-98 rifle,
complete with sling and fixed bayonet. The silvering throughout
this badge looks to still be about 80% to 85%. The reverse of
the badge has a hinged straight pin, with cup catch. This badge
is marked in a circle on the reverse with the maker mark, “GWL”.
A very fine example. Near Mint $165.00
MEDALS - 270 - 26896
- IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS
This First
Class Iron Cross shows a little bit of mild usage, but the silvering
and serrations are still in nice condition. The dark black finish
is also still good throughout, showing some minor age, but still
appearing to be intact. There is one small area at the left leg
lower corner where the blackening appears to be thinning. There
is a good, vaulted mobile swastika in the center with a fine,
vaulted date of “1939" at the lower leg. On the reverse,
the hinge is slightly different than we normally see. It is a
barrel style which is mounted to a shield shape base. The pin
itself is the coke bottle style with cup hook. This coke bottle
pin is stamped “L52". I believe that this is quite a
rare stamping to see and, also, the format of the hinge device
is a rare method use. For those out there collecting Iron Cross
types, this should be a good one. Excellent Plus. $695.00
MEDALS - 271 - 26897
- IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS
This Iron Cross
First Class has a nice patination throughout its silvered surfaces.
The serrations are still crisp and the dark areas have nearly
100% of the original finish. There is just a slight failing at
the serration edge of the nine o’clock leg, but it is nothing.
The swastika in the center area is highly vaulted on this example,
as is the date at the lower leg “1939". The reverse
of the cross also has fairly nice patinated surfaces. The barrel
hinge is the double strength type and there is a coke bottle shaped
pin with cup hook at the end. The pin is stamped “65".
A fine example here, and very good looking. Excellent Plus Plus.
$550.00
MEDALS - 272 - 26895
- IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS
This Iron Cross
First Class still has good, bright silvering to the edges of its
legs, and the serrations are crisp. The original dark finish appears
to still be 100% throughout and the center swastika has a good
vaulted appearance. The “1939" date on the lower leg
is also crisp. The reverse of the badge has the double style barrel
hinge with a coke bottle shaped pin and cup hook. I do not see
any maker markings on this badge. The reverse of the badge also
has good patination. A fine example to display with some other
memorabilia. Near Mint. $495.00
MEDALS - 273 - 26898
- U-BOAT BADGE
This U-Boat
badge is in the later zinc base metal. The gilting is fairly light,
spread across the obverse surfaces, and looks to remain at approximately
20% - 30%. The depiction is an ellipse shape with overlapping
laurel leaves which run around the surfaces. In the top area,
there is a Naval style winged eagle with open wings clutching
a mobile swastika. The bird looks to the viewer’s left and
has good detail to the breast area. In the center of the ellipse
is a fine U-Boat depiction. All of the details are outstanding,
to include even the rudder and propellor. The reverse of the badge
has more of the original gilt than the obverse. The gilding here
looks to be at about 60% - 70%. There is a barrel style hinge
which runs vertically with a rather odd shaped pin. It is wider
on the ends and thinner in the middle. There is a cup style hook.
The pin is stamped with the maker mark “L21". I believe
this is a fairly rare maker mark, as I do not remember seeing
it in the past. A good, authentic badge here that you can display
with other Naval stuff. Excellent. $495.00
MEDALS - 274 - 26812
- BOXED LUFTWAFFE GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE
The box for
this General Assault badge is a tan color and it measures approximately
2 inches wide by 2¾ inches in length. The box has a dark
brown lined design motif. The original tissue paper is at the
bottom of the box. Inside is the original Luftwaffe General Assault
badge. This badge is of two-piece construction. It features an
ovaled wreath of overlapping oak leaves. At the top is a silvered
Luftwaffe eagle which flies to the viewer’s right and clutches
a mobile swastika. The details to this eagle are outstanding throughout
and it is also riveted to the badge portion below. The portion
below consists of gray color storm clouds through which is a thundering
lightning bolt with arrow at the end. This arrow goes down to
the simulated ground which is featured at the bottom of the badge.
The badge itself has nearly all of the original silvering and
the gray contrasting colors. The reverse of the badge is maker
marked “RH Osang, Dresden”. There is a barrel style
hinge with straight type pin and cup hook. The reverse of the
badge also has silvered and gray areas. A very fine example here,
which has faired well over the years because of its enclosure
within its original box. The original tissue paper is also at
the bottom of the box acting as a liner. Near Mint. $650.00
MEDALS - 275 - 26864
- BRONZE MOTHER’S CROSS WITH RIBBON
This Mother’s
Cross is an outstanding example, having perfect enamel to the
blue, white and gold bordered legs. In the center is a round medallion
device which features a white field with black immobile swastika.
The enameling to this area is also still perfect. Around the field
is the purpose of the medal raised out “Der Deutschen Mutter”.
In the center of the cross are flared bronzed areas. The reverse
of the cross has the date of inception “16.Dezember 1938"
and a facsimile signature of Adolf Hitler. Attached to the medal
is the original blue ribbon with white and blue striped lines
on the edges. It is a fairly good length and could be worn around
the neck. The ends are kept together via a snap device which still
works. A nice Mother’s Cross here. Excellent Plus. $75.00
MEDALS - 276 - 26876
- NEXT OF KIN SILVER SPANISH CROSS AND MOTHER’S CROSS RIBBON
BAR/MEDAL
This Parade
medal ribbon bar is really good looking and, I thought, irresistible
when I bought it. The ribbon bar has two medals and their corresponding
ribbons. The first medal is a miniature sized silver Spanish flyer’s
cross. The cross has fine Luftwaffe eagles with swastikas mounted
between each leg. In the center, there is a vaulted swastika within
a bordered circle. As we like to see on these medals, the swastika
is vaulted out higher than the circles around it. The details
to the four Luftwaffe eagles are also quite nice. I do not see
any markings on the back of this cross. Next to the cross is a
bronze Mother’s Cross. This cross has good enameling throughout
the blue, white and gold bordered legs. In the center is an enamel
white round field and a black immobile swastika. There are a few
scratches over the field and swastika area, but I don’t see
any missing enamel. Around the white field is a bronze rim which
has the purpose of the cross “Der Deutschen Mutter”.
The reverse of the cross has the date “16.Dezember 1938"
and a facsimile of Hitler’s signature. The ribbons behind
these medals for the Spanish Cross are black with white, red,
gold and red striped edge lines, and a blue, white, blue, white
ribbon for the Mother’s Cross. The reverse of this parade
medal has a red wool liner with a straight pin. It is my understanding
that this medal bar would have been worn by the mother of a Luftwaffe
pilot killed during the Spanish Civil War campaign. This is a
rarely seen medal and is 100% genuine.Excellent Plus Plus. $1,195.00
MEDALS - 282 - 26813
- EARLY WAFFEN-SS/ARMY INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE
This Infantry
Assault badge appears to be fairly early, as it has a faulted
appearance, nice detail and a silver look to it. The badge is
of an oval design having highly detailed, overlapping oak leaves
with acorns. Even the cap checkering of the acorns can be seen,
along with good detail to the leaves’ veins. At the top is
a Wehrmacht style closed-winged eagle which looks to the viewer’s
right. This bird is clutching a mobile swastika in its talons.
Laying across the wreath at a 45 degree angle is a K-98 Mauser
rifle with sling. All of the details can be seen to this rifle
and also to the bayonet which is affixed to the end and goes outward
from the wreath. At the lower side, the stock also is positioned
outward from the wreath of the badge. The reverse is marked with
three circles, one above the two others, which are next to each
other. In the circles are the letters “FLL”. There is
a pin which is mounted on a barrel hinge. The pin is straight
throughout and attaches to a cup hook with pedestal. A nice looking
example here. Near Mint. $250.00
MEDALS - 283 - 26859
- 2ND CLASS BRONZE WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS AND RIBBON
This 2nd Class
War Merit Cross is one of the early strikes, having a rich, bronze
finish. It consists of a Maltese style cross having stippling
to all of the legs. In the center is a round wreath which contains
a raised out mobile swastika. Roman-like swords pierce the center
areas. The reverse is the same, except the date “1939"
replaces the swastika in the center. There is a loop at the top
to which a ribbon would be placed through. In this case, the ribbon
accompanies the badge, but has never been threaded through the
loop. This ribbon still remains in choice condition. It is a textured
satin having a black stripe in the center with stripes of white
and red which run out on both edges. This example appears to have
been in a packet and probably never issued. If you have an extra
packet, it would fit good with this medal. Mint. $65.00
MEDALS - 285 - 25035 – Cloth Embroidered Luftwaffe Observer Badge
This Observer’s
badge is the cloth version. It has a base of Luftwaffe gray wool,
to which is embroidered in white thread, the image of the Observer
badge. It features an oval of overlapping oak leaves, with a large
eagle coming in for a landing, clutching an open mobile swastika.
The details to the stitching are outstanding. The badge is still
nice and clean, and in pristine condition. The reverse has a black
paper covering, which is 100% intact. A beautiful cloth badge
here.Mint $450.00
MEDALS - 286 - 25037 – 25 Year Faithful Service Cross with Ribbon
This 25 Year
Service Cross consists of a silvered Maltese cross badge, having
borders running around the legs of the cross, with all legs having
pebbled centers. In the center of the cross is an immobile swastika,
made of black enamel. The enamel is perfect. Within the legs of
each cross is a wreath of oak leaves. The reverse of the cross,
in the center, has the purpose of the award, which in English
is, “For Loyal Service”. There is a blue ribbed ribbon,
which is attached to the medal’s loop. This medal has a nice
patination over the silvered finish.Excellent, Plus $65.00
MEDALS - 289 - 25024 – Cased Gilded 40-yr Service Cross with Ribbon
The case of
this 40-year Service Cross is a fine, red leatherette. It is in
good shape throughout, showing very little age. Embossed into
the top surface is a rounded wreath of oak leaves with the number,
“40” in the center. The inside lid of the case is a
white satin, and has the maker’s name in black embossed in
the lower corner, “Deschler & Sohn/MÜnchen”.
Most collectors will recognize this company as the one who also
made the coveted Golden Party Badge. The inside of the case has
a purple color velvet, which is split in the center to position
the loop section of the medal. The medal itself is a gilded Maltese-style
Cross, having smooth borders around the legs, and pebbled surfaces
within the legs. There is a wreath, which runs between each leg,
being overlapping oak leaves. In the center is an immobile black
enameled swastika. The gilding and the swastika are in perfect
condition. The reverse has the same motif, except in a center
box is the purpose of the award, which in English says, “For
Loyal Service”. The blue ribbed satin ribbon is attached,
and has a pin at the reverse upper area. This is a nice looking
item here, and would display well with other artifacts.Near Mint
$250.00
MEDALS - 290 - 25023 – Cased Gold Mother’s Cross
This case of
the Mother’s Cross is a dark blue leatherette. It shows some
signs of age, having a few scuffs here and there, but overall
it is still in good shape. The center area has an embossed replica
of the medal in gold. The inside lid is a padded silk having,
the maker’s name at the bottom in black. It is marked, “R.Houschild,
Pforzheim”. The inside area is an off-white velvet, which
is split in the middle to accommodate the ribbon. The medal is
a beautiful enameled cross, having the lower leg being longer
than the three upper examples. The cross exhibits a blue enameled
center, with white border. These colors are separated by gilded
narrow borderlines. In the center of the medal is a sunburst style
backing, with a round medallion, exhibiting an immobile black
swastika on white enamel field. There is a golden border around
the field, which has the purpose of the medal, which in English
is, “The German Mother”. Attached to the medal is the
original blue and white stripped, ribbed satin, ribbon. This ribbon
is the long type and would have been worn around the neck. The
reverse of the medal is engraved with the inception date of, “16
Dezember 1938”. Below this, is a facsimile of Adolph Hitler’s
signature. This medal was awarded for German mothers, who bore
eight or more children. Quite an accomplishment! Excellent, Plus
$250.00
MEDALS - 293 - DOCUMENT FOR LUFTWAFFE FOUR YEAR SERVICE MEDAL
This
document for the Four Year Luftwaffe Service medal is typed out
to, "Obergefreiten Alfred Hofmann". Hofmann is listed
on the document as a member of, "III. / Kampfgeschwader Nr.
254". Obviously Hofmann was a member of the Third Fighter
Squadron, number 254. The document is dated, "1 July 1938"
and is stamped with an official Luftwaffe rubber stamping from
the flight command. The document is signed by the flight commander
who has a rank of "General Major". The signature is
that of the famous Luftwaffe Officer, "Student". This
signature alone should make for a fine collectible.
Mint (23331) $195.00
MEDALS - 297 - KRIM SHIELD
This
fine Krim shield is stamped in brass and has outstanding detail
throughout. It features an open winged eagle and swastika over
the dates, "1942" and "1941". Below is a map
of the pertinent area in Russia. The letters, "Krim",
are stamped into the land mass. The badge is applied to a black woolen material with
a blue naval backing.
Gray cloth (#22797) $225.00
MEDALS - 299 - SILVER WOUND BADGE
This
Silver Wound badge is the style with zinc base metal. It has turned
a gray color, but does still have signs of the original silvering
appearing around the edge. There is maybe 10% of this silvering
remaining. This ovaled badge features overlapping laurel leaves
around the borders with a bow at the bottom. There are two crossed
swords at the pebbled center which have a helmet and superimposed
mobile swastika. The reverse has a standard straight style pin.
Not a bad looking original badge.
Excellent (23582) $85.00
MEDALS - 300 - BLACK WOUND BADGE
This
badge is the standard type having a hollowed back with straight
style pin. The obverse surface features black paint and some of
the paint has worn from the high areas. The paint is about 80-85%.
The badge depicts overlapping laurel leaves on the outside with
crossed swords in the middle having a helmet and superimposed
mobile swastika. Good original example.
Excellent (23581) $65.00 *NEW* Perfect Black Available (#20362) $75.00
MEDALS - 303 - HINDENBERG CROSS WITH RIBBON
This
Hindenberg Cross has a bronze finish. It is the style with Maltese
like cross having a wreath in the center with the dates, "1914-1918".
It is maker marked on the reverse. The original ribbon is a ribbed
satin which has a red center with stripes of black, white and
black running outward from both sides.
Near Mint (23605) $30.00
MEDALS - 304 - EASTERN PEOPLE DECORATION WITH RIBBON
This
decoration is essentially a sunburst design having two swords
which cross in the center and a shield superimposed over the blades.
The shield further has a pinwheel type flower device in the center.
This medal appears to be made of a zinc base and it is complete
with its original satin ribbed ribbon. This ribbon is green with
a red stripe on each edge. This is the Second Class in Silver
type.
Excellent Plus (23600) $125.00
MEDALS - 306 - ENTRY INTO CZECH WITH CASTLE BAR AND RIBBON
This
Entry into Czechoslovakia medal is a fine early example stuck
in bronze. The medal is about the size of a fifty-cent piece.
It depicts two naked men with flags. They are standing over an
open winged eagle with wreathed swastika. The reverse of the medal
has the date of this entry, "1 Oktober 1938". It further
has the slogan, "Ein Reich, Ein Führer, Ein Volk".
The ribbon is the ribbed satin type having red center with two
stripes of black on each side. Attached to the ribbon is the depiction
of the Prague castle bar which is also in bronze. Medals with
the castle bar in place are hard to find.
Excellent Plus (23596) $195.00
Without castle bar(#18138) $80.00 (#18136) $75.00
Crisp Mint (#20380) $95.00
MEDALS - 308 - DRA SPORTS BADGE
This
Sports badge is the 1st style that has no swastika. It features
an ovaled wreath of overlapping oak leaves. In the center are
the pierced letters which are intertwined, "DRA". On
the reverse there is lots of maker writing. The pin is a tapered
flat style.
Near Mint (23591) $75.00
MEDALS - 309 - HITLER YOUTH POTSDAM BADGE
This
badge is a rectangular shape which is stamped with a lengthwise
depiction. It is a brass base with silver plating. The plating
is thinning at the high points. It depicts a large excaliber style
sword with a wreathed immobile swastika superimposed over the
hilt. At the bottom of the badge next to the blade is the date,
"1932". At the top of the badge are the letters, "NS".
The reverse has a standard pin and there is a maker marking which
has the raised letters, "DH". A good original badge.
Excellent Plus (23606) $295.00
MEDALS - 312 - 25636
– 1st Class Iron Cross with Screw Back
This 1st Class
Iron Cross has fairly bright silvering throughout the edges. The
serration parts are nice and crisp. The dark black covering is
100% throughout the surfaces. In the center is a vaulted mobile
swastika, and below on the lower leg, is the raised-out date,
“1939”. The reverse of this medal has a little pin at
the top leg, which would have kept the insignia straight on the
uniform. At the center area is a threaded stud, to which there
is a round catch, which threads on to the stud. At the lower leg
the Cross is marked, “L/13”. A very fine example here,
which does show some usage, but still has good condition.Excellent,
Plus $595.00
MEDALS - 317 - 25676
– NSDAP Member Pin with Painted Surface
This NSDAP
Member Pin is the later style, that has the painted surface. It
is about the size of a nickel. The center area has a black mobile
swastika, which has gold border lines, and a white round field.
The perimeter area of the badge has the raised-out written name
for the NSDAP. The reverse of the badge is marked, “M7/90”.
There is also an RZM. The Z in the RZM is backwards. There is
a standard safety pin-type catch. A fine original, later example.Excellent,
Plus $65.00
MEDALS - 322 - 25681
– NSDAP Member Pin with Painted Surface
This NSDAP
Member Pin is the later style, that has the painted surface. It
is about the size of a nickel. The center area has a black mobile
swastika, which has gold border lines, and a white round field.
The perimeter area of the badge has the raised-out written name
for the NSDAP. The reverse of the badge is marked, “M7/90”.
There is also an RZM. The Z in the RZM is backwards. There is
a standard safety pin-type catch. A fine original, later example.
Excellent, Plus $65.00
MEDALS - 324 - 25683
– NSDAP Member Pin with Painted Surface
This NSDAP
Member Pin is the later style, that has the painted surface. It
is about the size of a nickel. The center area has a black mobile
swastika, which has gold border lines, and a white round field.
The perimeter area of the badge has the raised-out written name
for the NSDAP. The reverse of the badge is marked, “M7/90”.
There is also an RZM. The Z in the RZM is backwards. There is
a standard safety pin-type catch. A fine original, later example.
Excellent, Plus $65.00
MEDALS - 325 - 25134
– Imperial Austrian 5-Medal Parade Ribbon Bar
This ribbon
bar consists of five separate Austrian medals. The medals all
appear to be of World War I, or before vintage. The reverse has
a fine field green ribbon backing, with long brass pin. Excellent,
Plus, Plus $350.00(#072007)
MEDALS - 326 - 25136
– Imperial Saxon 3-Medal Parade Ribbon Bar
This ribbon
bar features three Imperial medals, the first being a Iron Cross,
and the last being a Hindenburg piece. The medal in the center
is Saxon type, having the initials, “FA”, indicating
the King of Saxony, Friedrich August III. The medals and ribbons
are in excellent condition. The backing is a black wool, with
brass pin.Excellent, Plus, Plus $195.00
MEDALS - 327 - 25138
– Imperial Wurtenburg 4-Medal Parade Ribbon Bar
This 4-Medal
Parade ribbon bar has an Imperial Iron Cross, and the Hindenburg
medal. The two medals in between are, apparently, from Wurtenburg,
an area not seen too often. This is a fine example, with good
color to the ribbons. Excellent, Plus $250.00
MEDALS - 328 - 25142
– Imperial Franco-Prussian Vintage 3-Medal Parade Dress Bar
This 3-Medal
Parade dress bar appears to go back to the Franco-Prussian time.
One of the medals features an image of the 90-day king, Friedrich
of Prussia. The center medal is dated 1864, and has the initials,
which appear to be W and FJ. The third medal is a silver example,
which looks to be of Bavarian vintage. The reverse of the medal
bar is a red velvet, with long brass pin. Excellent $250.00
MEDALS - 329 - 25133
– Imperial Prussian 2-Medal Parade Bar
This 2-Medal
Parade bar has some age to the ribbons, and features a large medallion-like
medal with the image of Kaiser Wilhelm I. It appears to be a 100th
Birthday commemorative, dated 1897. The other medal is a commemorative
of the Franco-Prussian War. Excellent $95.00
MEDALS - 332 - 25140
– Imperial Saxon 2-Medal Parade Dress Bar
This is a most
attractive 2-Medal parade bar, having two ribbons, one being blue
and yellow, and the other one being black, yellow, and having
a green decoration. These ribbon bars are from Saxony, and there
are two Saxon medals attached. One has the initials of the Friedrich
August intertwined, and the other example has a Saxon Crown with
a Saxon Crest on the back, and the Great War of 1914 to 1918 cited.
A fine looking bar here.Excellent, Plus $250.00
MEDALS - 333 - 25853
– Imperial/3rd Reich 6-Medal Parade Ribbon Bar
This 6-Medal
parade ribbon bar has five standard medals applied to its ribbon
surfaces, and an extra one, which is separately pinned to the
area above. The end medal is the 3rd Reich, 15 Year Faithful Service
Cross, and the other five medals are Prussian Imperial types,
to include the Iron Cross, the Hindenburg Medal, a gold and silver
Prussian Crown medal, and the applied piece is some type of a
Prussian commemorative medal. This is a good looking ribbon bar,
having a fine blue backing with long steel pin.Excellent, Plus
$275.00
MEDALS - 334 - 25144
– Imperial Austria-Hungary Medal Bar with 5 Medals
This Austria-Hungary
medal bar features the Iron Cross and the Hindenburg medals, and
then there are three Austria-Hungary medals, complete with the
ribbons. One of the Austria medals has crossed swords applied
to the ribbon above. This is a very fine grouping, having a navy
blue backing with long pin. Excellent, Plus $395.00
MEDALS - 340 - CLOTH GERMAN CROSS FOR ARMY
This cloth
German Cross does not appear to have been issued. It is very beautiful
indeed having a laurel leaf raised out gold wreath on a red background.
The red is trimmed in aluminum bullion. Inside is a black swastika
trimmed in the same bullion over a white cotton field. This circular
depiction has a sunburst like decoration around its perimeter
which is done with black threads having bullion trim. The medal
depiction is on a field green background indicating that this
award would have been made to Army or Waffen SS people. The reverse
has all of the paper backing and there is a white circular stamping
which appears to be some type of a maker's marking. This is a
very fine original which would be great for display with a fine
Army dagger.
Mint (23732) $625.00
MEDALS - 345 - POLICE 25 YEAR SERVICE AWARD WITH RIBBON
This beautiful Police 25 year award
is a Maltese style cross which has 100% gild. In the center is
a raised out Police style open winged eagle with wreathed swastika.
The bird is superimposed over a wreath and the legs have a stippled
pattern in their interior. The reverse of the award has an ovaled
disk with the lettered purpose, "Für / treue / Dienste
/ in der / Polizei". The beautiful ribbon is in crisp new
condition and it has ribbed construction. At the top of the ribbon
is weaved a gold open winged Police eagle. This award is in choice
mint condition and looks like it should still be in the issue
box.
Mint (23971) $395.00
MEDALS - 346 - POLICE 25 YEAR SERVICE AWARD WITH PARADE MOUNT
This beautiful 25 year Police award
is gilded with 100% finish. It is a Maltese style cross having
superimposed Police eagle in the center. The eagle features an
open winged bird which clutches a wreathed swastika. The bird
is positioned over a wreath in the background. The reverse of
the award has an oval disk with lettering stating its purpose,
"Für / treue / Dienste / in der / Polizei". The
backing is a fine ribbed blue fabric which is attached to a medal
parade backing. This award shows very little wear.
Near Mint (23972) $325.00
MEDALS - 349 - JAPANESE ORDER OF THE RISING SUN
This Order of the Rising Sun is quite
beautiful. It is the fourth class type. The medal features a sun
like device at the bottom which has white rays coming outward
from a beautiful red round enamel center. The ray device is connected
via a post hinge to three sets of green enameled leaves which
have red berries above them. On the reverse side of the medal
everything is a duplicate except there is Japanese writing on
the green enamel portion. There is a ring at the top of the medal
which retains a ribbed ribbon. This ribbon has a white and red
applied rosette in the center and it is white with red stripes
on each edge. This is quite an impressive medal and it is still
in choice condition.
Near Mint (23961) $495.00
MEDALS - 351 - MEDAL FOR SOCIAL WELFARE WITH RIBBON
This
silvered medallion style Social Welfare medal is about the size
of a fifty-cent piece. It features a cross on the obverse which
has a raised out, closed winged, Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed
swastika in its talons. The detail is outstanding to this depiction.
On the reverse is the purpose of the medal and it is raised out,
"Medaille / für / deutsche / Volkspflege". There
is a carrying ring above to which is attached the original ribbon.
This ribbon is a ribbed satin and it has a large orange / red
center color with white stripes on both edges. This medal shows
only nominal age and is quite good looking.
Excellent Plus, Plus (23919) $150.00
MEDALS - 356 - SILVER DRL SPORTS BADGE
This
Silver DRL Sports Badge is a real beauty having 90% frosted finish
and just slight areas where air has penetrated the original silvering.
This beautiful badge consists of a oval wreath of overlapping
oak leaves with acorns. At the bottom is a mobile swastika. The
center area which is open, has a pierced set of intertwined initials,
"DRL". The reverse of the badge has the writing, "Wernstein
Jena". It is also marked, "DRGM" with a patent
number. A very fine conditioned badge and extremely good looking.
Near Mint (23917) $150.00
MEDALS - 357 - GOLD DRL SPORTS BADGE
This
Gold DRL Sports Badge has a brass base and still reflects a fine
coating of gild. The gild looks to be about 90%. The badge consists
of an oval wreath design of overlapping oak leaves. At the bottom
of the wreath is a mobile swastika. The open center of the wreath
has a set of pierced letters, "DRL" intertwined. The
reverse of this badge is marked, "Ferd. Wagner" along
with a "DRGM" marking and a patent number. A very fine
badge difficult to find in the gilded finish.
(23918) $195.00
MEDALS - 358 - WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS AND RIBBON
This war merit cross is a zinc
base and it has about 50-60% of the original bronze finish. It
is still crisp throughout and is complete with an original ribbon.
Excellent Plus(23429),(#23427) $40.00
MEDALS - 364 - 1ST CLASS WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS
This beautiful medal is finished
with a frosted silver surface on the pebbling, wreath and sword
blade areas. The borderlines of the Maltese cross and the swastika
are finished in a brighter silver contrasting beautifully with
the muted backgrounds. The surfaces are nice and mint throughout.
The upper Maltese leg, which is the portion that has the barrel
for the pin attached to it, is slightly positioned backwards.
This may be bent but I do not know for sure. If it is bent it
could be easily enough straightened back. The reverse has an
all muted silver background with a maker mark, "3" stamped
into the center area and contained within a square. The pin is
a coke bottle flat shape. A very beautiful medal here and appears
to be unissued. Mint (24167)$250.00(#040408)
MEDALS - 366 - 2ND CLASS IRON CROSS WITH RIBBON
This is a fine 2nd class Iron
Cross having excellent 100% paint to the center areas and crisp
swastika with, "1939" at the bottom. The ring is maker
marked on this example. This cross has a nice even patina across
its silvered areas and is equipped with an original uncut long
style ribbon. The ribbon is red in the center with edge lines
of white and black.
Near Mint (24152) $140.00
MEDALS - 374 - CASED 2ND CLASS FIRE BRIGADE AWARD WITH RIBBON
The case for this example is
a black leatherette having a borderline around the obverse lid.
There is a steel style push button for opening. The inside lid
is lined in a padded white satin. The bottom case is cut out
to receive the medal and is finished in a black velvet with a
white border piece. The award itself is a very good looking cross
design. The cross has a center insignia of a mobile swastika
on a white background. Each straight leg of the cross is finished
in white enamel and has a red flame encompassing its length and
the flame is enhanced with silver borders. In between each leg
is a plain silver style wreath having raised lettering on each
section. The lettering designates the fact that the award is
for service in the fire department. There is a ring at the top
and there is also a ribbed ribbon which is still folded and has
never been affixed to the award. This fine ribbon is white in
the center and has an orange line on each side with an edge border
having a darker orange color. A very beautiful combination here
and a great item to display with your saw back bayonet or perhaps
your fire official's dirk. A beautiful award and rarely seen.
Mint (24154) $595.00
MEDALS - 382 - WAFFEN SS / ARMY INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE
This infantry assault badge
is one of the later zinc types which has signs of once having
a silvered finish. The silvering is about ten percent throughout
the recesses of the badge. The badge displays an ovaled wreath
of overlapping oak leaves. At the top is a Wehrmacht eagle with
closed wings clutching a mobile swastika. Across the diagonal
of the oak leaf oval is a well detailed K-98 rifle equipped with
sling and bayonet. Excellent detail throughout this badge. The
reverse has a straight pin style catch.
Excellent Plus, Plus (24199) $125.00
MEDALS - 387 - SS EIGHT YEAR SERVICE MEDAL WITH RIBBON
This medallion is in the shape
of approximately a silver dollar size and it is a bronze strike.
It is very crisp throughout and the obverse features an immoblie
swastika which has a wreath superimposed over its center and a
set of SS runes raised out. A very effective decoration here!
The reverse of the award has the number, "8" in the
background and superimposed over the number is, "FÜR
/ TREUE DIENSTE / IN DER / SS RUNES". This, of course, means,
"For true service in the SS for eight years". Attached
to the upper ovaled ring is a blue ribbed satin ribbon. This
is a fine original example in choice condition.
Near Mint (24245) $795.00