Listed below are outstanding Imperial and Third Reich medal/ribbon bars, medals and award documents. Unless otherwise stated, all medal bars feature parade mounted (furled) ribbons with medals properly attached to correct backing. All the medals, ribbons and award documents listed below are 100% guaranteed original.

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NEW! 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class."G" stamped on obverse pin. Age patina to silver frame with dull black Iron center. Black case is complete with round push-button showing patination and embossed Iron Cross. Purple velvet insert shows no staining and artificial silk hinge cover is present. Reverse silver pin, hinge and catch are correct for this maker.EX+(27354) $480.

NEW! 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class. "WS" stamped on reverse next to catch. Age patina to silver frame with dull black Iron center. Black case is complete with round push-button showing patination and embossed Iron Cross. Burgundy velvet insert shows no staining and artificial silk hinge cover is present. Reverse silver pin, hinge and catch are correct for this maker. EX+(27352) $465.

NEW! 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class."K.A.G" stamped on obverse pin. Age patina to silver frame with dull black Iron center. Black case is complete with round push-button showing patination and embossed Iron Cross. Burgundy velvet insert shows no staining and artificial silk hinge cover is present. Reverse silver pin, hinge and catch are correct for this maker.EX(27353) $395

1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class w/Presentation Watch Fob. Quality, un-marked Cross shows dark, age patina to silver frame and well detailed border.The Iron center shows light wear/age to with the black enamel with minor oxidation to to the highlights of the center "W", but no wear to the Prussian crown, or "1914" date. The cross is attached to a red/white/black ribbon watch fob with presentation plaque and silver chain/clip. The presentation plaque is jeweler engraved, "Hans Weber s. l. Bbr. Heinz Dobke Mai 1923" and stamped "008" silver. Ribbon shows age and minor fraying. Nice WWI Veteran commemorative. EX/EX+ (25402) $165.

1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class w/Parade Mount Ribbon. Quality Cross shows dark, age patina to silver frame with no wear to the black enamel on the Iron center. Cross is complete with parade mount ribbon without metal backing, but stitched in parade mount fold. Ribbon shows no age with no rips, tears, or fraying. Nice display item obtained in Germany. Near MINT (24330) $125.

1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class w/Ribbon & Maker-Marked Issue Envelope. This superb unmarked Iron Cross in unissued condition was recently obtained in Germany. Silver frame shows only light surface age patina wear with 100% of the factory matte black enamel remaining on the Iron center. The MINT, unused ribbon shows no age or wear. The blue paper issue envelope shows surface wear/age with a minor soiling to edges and is stamped on the obverse in Gothic print, "Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939" with the reverse envelope maker marked, "Klein und Quenzer A.G., Idar-Oberstein". Superb example! Near MINT (26641) $195. SOLD

1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class w/Ribbon & Maker-Marked Issue Envelope. This superb unmarked example was recently veteran estate obtained. The silver frame shows only light surface age patina with 100% of the matte black enamel remaining on the Iron center. Original ribbon grades MINT showing no wear or age. Cross is complete with EX++/Near MINT original blue paper issue envelope showing light age/fading, but no rips or tears. Obverse envelope is stamped, "Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939" in black Gothic print with the reverse envelope maker marked, "Jakob Bengel Oberstein". Superb example! Near MINT (26642) $195.
SOLD

1914-1918 Cross of Honor w/Ribbon.

• Exc++/Near MINT (w/swords) (18013) $12.

Ribbon for 1914-1918 Cross of Honor.
MINT (11373) $4.@/5" strip

Saxon Red Cross Honor Decoration 3rd Class. Oval silver medal measuring 23mm x 40mm features on the obverse a red enamel cross inside a green enamel border. Surrounding the cross is the inscription in raised gothic letters, "Für Treue Dienste Sachs. Landesverein vom Roten Kreuz" (for faithful service, Saxon Association of the Red Cross). Reverse badge without enamel decoration is inscribed with raised gothic letters, "Edel sei der Mensch Hilfreich und Gut" (man should be noble, helpful, and good). Rare medal. Veteran acquired in the state of Missouri. Near MINT/MINT (21503) $185.

Third Reich Parade-Mount Medal Bar w/2 Decorations. Medal include 1939 Iron cross 2nd Class and Russian Front Medal. Ribbons and medals show virtually no wear with 100% of the factory finish remaining on the magnetic center of the Iron Cross and the dark frosting on the closed-wing Wehrmacht eagle on the Russian front medal. The ribbons, padded bar and red felt backing are perfect with no age, damage or mothing and complete with undamaged attaching pin. Superb medal bar recently obtained in Germany. Near MINT/MINT (26856) $300. SOLD

Imperial/Third Reich Ribbon Bar w/5 Decorations.Ribbons show only faint age with no damage to ribbons and no moth damage to the brown felt backing and no damage to the attaching pin. Decorations include 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, 1939 War Merit Cross w/Swords, 1914-1918 Cross of Honor w/Swords, Armed Forces Long Service Award w/Silver Army/Navy eagle device, and the 1914-1918 Hungarian Combatant (Horty) Medal w/Swords. NOTE: Ribbon bar only, WITHOUT medals. Superb ribbon bar with Imperial, Third Reich and foreign decorations. EX++/Near MINT (26283) $125.

Imperial/Third Reich Ribbon Bar w/2 Decorations.
Decorations include the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class and the 1914-1918 Cross of Honor w/Swords. Ribbons are mounted in ribbon bar configuration, not paraded mounted and are complete with the medals attatached with thread loops. Ribbons show minor age with 100% of the factory finish remaining on the black enamled Iron Cross and Bronzed Cross of Honor. Ribbon bar is complete with attaching pin, but missing the retaining hook. EX+/EX++ (24688) $125.

Imperial/Third Reich Lapel Ribbon Bow w/5 Decorations.
Light soiling to ribbon complete with button-attaching device. Exc+ (18932) $295. Ribbons include:

• Third Reich Faithful Service Cross with metal device
• Bavarian King Ludwig medal
• Crown Prince Rupprecht
• 1914- 1918 Cross of Honor
• Bavarian Military Service Order

Silver Infantry Assault Badge. Beautiful zinc specimen marked GWL. (27024) $400.00 SOLD

Bronze Infantry Assault Badge. Beautiful zinc unmarked specimen. (27023) $350.00

SOLD Tank Battle Badge in Bronze.The Tank Battle Badge (Panzerkampfabzeichen) was introduced on 20 December 1940 in silver only. On 10 June 1940 the badge in bronze was introduced for members of the Panzer-Grenadier Regiments. This heavy, bronze-plated, unmarked cast example features superb detail to the oak leaf wreath surrounding a central motif of a Panzerkampfwagen IV (Pz..Kpfw. IV) with a well detailed, close-wing Wehrmacht eagle at the upper edge of the wreath. The badge shows onlyfaint surface wear with virtually 100% of the frosted bronze finish remaining in on the highlights and in the recesses. Reverse badge retains virtually 100% of the factory frosting and is complete with needle style pin. Superb badge recently obtained in Germany. Near MINT (26858) $400.

Cased Third Reich & Croatian Medal/Insignia Grouping Belonging to One Individual. This cased medal/insignia grouping recently obtained in Germany includes both German and Croatian medals. As an ally of Germany, Croatia medals and orders were often awarded to German Armed Forces personnel. The following medals and insignia are included in the grouping:
A. 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class. Maker-marked standard issue Cross grades excellent++ showing light wear/age patina to the silver frame and reverse with wide flat attaching pin, but no damage to the black finish on the Iron center. Reverse lower Cross arm is maker-marked "3" inside a square border (Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid). Exc++
B. Third Reich Medal Bar w/4 Decorations. Decorations include the 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class, War Merit Cross 2nd Class w/Swords, Russian Front medal, and Armed Forces 4-Year Long Service medal w/eagle device. Medals, ribbons and backing grade Near MINT
C. Third Reich/Croatian Ribbon Bar w/5 Decorations. Decorations include the 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class, War Merit Cross 2nd Class w/Swords device, Russian Front medal, Armed Forces Long Service medal w/eagle device, and ribbon for the Croatian Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir 3rd Class with "war decoration" wreath device. Ribbons, devices and backing grade Near MINT.
D. Tank Battle Badge in Silver. Heavy silver-plated unmarked cast example features superb detail to the oak leaf wreath, Panzer and Wehrmacht eagle showing only light surface wear with virtually 100% of the frosted finish remaining in recesses. Reverse badge retains virtually 100% of the factory frosting and is complete with needle style pin. Near MINT
E. 1939 Silver Wound Badge. Early heavy quality unmarked badge shows light surface wear and some darkening to the silver finish on helmet with swastika, crossed swords, laurel leaf border and pebbled background. Reverse shows darkening to the frosted finish and is complete with needle style pin. Exc+/Exc++
F. Croatian Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir 3rd Class with "War Decoration" Wreath. White enamel gilt bordered Cross features a raised gilt crown of King Zvonimir inside a green enamel "war decoration" wreath with raised gilt trefoil device on the upper and lower cross arms. The reverse cross features the motto in gilt letters, "BOG i HRAVTI" (God and the Croats) with the date, "1076" (date of King Zvonimir's coronation) on the upper cross arm and, "1941" (the date the award was instituted) on the lower arm. Cross is attached to a triangular white/red/white ribbon. Both medal and ribbon grade Near MINT.
G. German Army Shoulder Straps. Slip-on pattern aluminum bullion straps with two pips for Hauptmann are complete with pink Panzer branch underlay. Exc++/Near MINT
H. Croat Legion Uniform Sleeve Shield. Fabric shield-shaped patch features a red & white checkerboard field bordered in black beneath the inscription in red letters, "HRVATSKA" (Croatia) on black. Exc++
The above decorations and insignia are complete with an unmarked black leatherette hinged case with metal corner protectors. The interior lid is covered in padded dark blue silk with lower fitted portion covered in blue/black velvet. Exterior case shows minor surface scuffing with no damage to the interior. Superb cased medal/insignia grouping recently obtained in Germany. (22660) $2,995. HOLD

Cased Luftwaffe Radio Operator/Air Gunner's Badge

Early, unmarked, heavy silver example with cutout swastika shows light surface wear/age patina to the highlights of the oak and laurel leaf wreath with much factory frosting remaining in the recesses. Well-detailed eagle clutching lightning bolts shows faint surface wear to highlights with100% of the factory lacquer/darkening remaining in recesses. Included in the case is a National Socialist Welfare Organization (NSV) stickpin maker marked "RZM Ges. Gesch. 76". By the indentation in the blue flocking it is apparent that the pin has been in the case for many years. Nice cased example! EX++ (26645) $1,250. SOLD

Early Cased Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge.
This superb "classic" Pilot's Badge by the prestigious C.E. Juncker Firm is extremely RARE in that it is complete with a matching early case not one of the more common examples of and early production badge joined with a later style case. This heavy tombac example referred to as the "J2" shows only faint wear/age with 98% of the original finish remaining on the frosted silver wreath and gun-metal gray eagle with superb detail to the wings and breast feathers. See Previtera Volume II, page 92 for an identical example. The reverse features the correct hardware for Juncker specimen with barrel hinge, flate dome rivets and correct catch. The reverse is correctly stamped, "C.E. JUNCKER BERLIN SW" with the correct "lazy L". The correct early, hinged case features dark blue, woven skin material as manufactured during the 1936 - 1937 period and shows only minor wear to the corners of the exterior lid which is stamped in gold, "flugzeugführerabz". The interior lid is lined in padded blue silk with the lower fitted portion covered in blue velvet. JRB&M cannot emphasize enough the RARITY of this set, as most early badges have been joined with later style cases over the years. Nice heavy Juncker example recently obtained in Germany. EX++ (27017) $3,000. HOLD/Layaway

Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge.This heavy, non-maker marked example was recently obtained from an Ohio WWII veteran. Badge shows virtually no wear to the polished highlights of the oak and laurel leaf wreath with virtually 100% of the factory lacquer, which has slightly yellowed with age, remaining on both the obverse and reverse wreath. The well detailed eagle retains virtually 100% or the factory darkening and lacquer on both the obverse and reverse and is attached to the wreath by two rivets with flattened tops as shown on page 71, upper, of Collecting the Military Badges of the Third Reich by Michael F. Tucker. Badge is complete with barrel hinged needle style pin and "C" catch. Both the pin and catch show some bending, but no damage to solder. Nice veteran acquired, non-maker marked example. EX++/Near MINT (26038) $1,350. SOLD

Luftwaffe Honor Goblet (Ehrenpokal) & Photograph Grouping belonging to Oakleaves to the Knight's Cross Recipient Luftwaffe Generalmajor Ludwig Schulz. This superb grouping was originally obtained in Germany from the family of the original recipient, Luftwaffe Generalmajor and Oakleaves to the Knight's Cross recipient Ludwig Schulz. Silver goblet is maker marked, "Joh.Wagner & Sohn" and silver content marked with half moon, crown, "835" and stick figure eagle on the bottom of the goblet whcih shows only light age patina to the pebbled finish of the bowl with one tiny ding to the lower edge of base, but no dents or depressions. (24382) $15,500.

Luftwaffe Honor Goblet (Ehrenpokal) Grouping.
Superb grouping of awards and documents attributed to Luftwaffe Observer Oberfeldwebel Willy Bradt who was awarded the goblet on "1. 4. 42". Silver-plated goblet is maker marked, "Joh. Wagner & Sohn Feinsilber Alpaka Aufllage" on the bottom of the goblet which shows light age patina to the pebbled finish with no dents or depressions. Award document has been folded, shows minor age/wear with no rips or tears and has not been hole punched. Goblet grades Near MINT/MINT with EX+ award document. Included with the award document is an original copy of the 2 April 1942 "Ehrenliste Der Deutchen Luftwaffe" citing Oberfeldwebel Willy Bradt. (24020) $14,200. SOLD

Luftwaffe Honor Goblet (Ehrenpokal) Grouping.
This Honor Goblet was awarded to Luftwaffe Radio Operator (Bordfunker) Unteroffizier Rudi Gemeinhardt who was awarded the goblet on "16. 7. 42" with the official notation made in the list of recipients on "20.07.42". Herr Gemeinhardt was subsequently awarded the German Cross in Gold on "30.11.1942". Silver-plated goblet is maker marked, "Joh. Wagner & Sohn Feinsilber Alpaka Aufllage" (fine silver plate edition) on the bottom of the goblet which shows dark yellow age patina to the pebbled finish with no dents or depressions. N/MINT/MINT (25676) $5,500.

Luftwaffe Honor Goblet (Ehrenpokal). This superb example, recently obtained in Germany was awarded to Luftwaffe Pilot Oberfeldwebel Erwin Bun(c)k on 06 June 1942 with the official notation made in the list of recipients on 15 July 1942. Herr Bun(c)k was subsequently awarded the German Cross in Gold on 15 March 1943. Documentation of the awards is included with the Honor Goblet. A photocopy of Herr Bun(c)k listing as a recipient of the Ehrenpokal is included with the Honor Goblet. Silver-plated goblet is maker marked, "Joh. Wagner & Sohn Feinsilber Alpaka Auflage" (fine silver plate edition) on the bottom of the Goblet bowl which shows overall light age patina to the pebbled finish, with no dents or depressions. The obverse of the bowl shows two eagles in aerial combat, while the reverse bears the 1939 Iron Cross. Both of these designs, as well as the oak leaves on the stem of the base are in repoussé relief. On a plain band below the oak leaves are the recipient's name, rank and date of award, "Oberfeldwebel Erwin Bun(c)k am 6.6.42.". Around the circumference of the base in repoussé relief are the words, "Für Besonder Leistung im Luftkrieg" (For Outstanding Achievement in the Air War). Superb Ehrenpokal recently obtained in Germany. Near MINT (25244) $5,550.

Luftwaffe Honor Goblet (Ehrenpokal). This superb uncleaned example was recently obtained in Germany from the from the family of the recipient Luftwaffe Bordschütze, Unteroffizier Willi Kähler who was awarded the goblet on 31 October 1942 with the official notation made in the list of recipients on 11 November 1942. A photocopy of Herr Kähler's listing as a recipient of the Ehrenpokal is included with the Honor Goblet. Silver-plated goblet is maker marked, "Joh. Wagner & Sohn Feinsilber Alpaka Auflage" (fine silver plate edition) on the bottom of the Goblet bowl which shows overall dark, age patina to the pebbled finish, with no dents or depressions. The obverse of the bowl shows two eagles in aerial combat, while the reverse bears the 1939 Iron Cross. Both of these designs, as well as the oak leaves on the stem of the base are in repoussé relief. On a plain band below the oak leaves are the recipient's name, rank and date of award, "Unteroffizier Willi Kähler am 31.10. 42". Around the circumference of the base in repoussé relief are the words, "Für Besonder Leistung im Luftkrieg" (For Outstanding Achievement in the Air War). Superb Ehrenpokal obtained from the family of the original recipient. Near MINT/MINT (25148) $5,350.

Luftwaffe Honor Goblet (Ehrenpokal), Medal, Award Document, and Photograph Grouping. This superb grouping was recently obtained in Germany from the family of the original recipient, Luftwaffe Aerial Gunner Unteroffizier Gerhard Richter who was awarded the goblet on "6. Oktober 1942" with the official notation made in the list of recipients on "12.10.42". Herr Richter was subsequently awarded the German Cross in Gold on "17. Mai 1943" with the official notation made in the list of recipients on "26.07.1943". Photocopies of Herr Richter's listing as a recipient of both the Pokal and the German Cross in Gold are included with the grouping. Silver-plated goblet is maker marked, "Joh. Wagner & Sohn Feinsilber Alpaka Aufllage" (fine silver plate edition) on the bottom of the goblet which shows dark gun metal blue patina to the pebbled finish with no dents or depressions. Obverse of the bowl shows two eagles in aerial combat while the reverse bears the 1939 Iron Cross. Both of these designs as well as the oak leaves on the stem of the base are in repoussé relief. On the plain band below the oak leaf is the recipient's name, rank, and date of award, "Unteroffizier Gerhard Richter am 6.10.42". Around the circumference of the base in repoussé relief are the words, "Für Besonder Leistung im Luftkrieg" (For Outstanding Achievement in the Air War). Included with the goblet is the original award document dated "6. Oktober 1942" and complete with facsimile of Göring's signature and hand-signed signature of the Chief of the Luftwaffe Personnel Office. Award document shows minor age/wear with no rips or tears and has not been folded nor hole punched.
Goblet grades Near MINT/MINT with excellent++ award document. (22850) $16,500.

A. Medals/Awards w/Award Document.
a. German Cross in Gold w/Award Document. German Cross maker marked, "20" (C.F. Zimmermann, Pforzheim) grades excellent++ showing surface wear to ribs of star plate with minor surface wear and one tiny nick to swastika enamel. Swastika background plate and reverse cross with wide flat pin shows dark age patina. Large 13 7/8" x 9 ¾" ivory colored document is dated "17. Mai 1943" and is complete with facsimile Göring signature and Reichsmarschall embossed stamp. Document has been folded, hole punched, and shows light surface wear with several small tears along edges.
b. 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class w/Award Document. Unmarked standard issue Cross grades excellent+/excellent++ showing dark age patina to silver frame, reverse cross and wide pin with no damage to the black enamel center. Award document dated "20. Mai 1942" is complete with hand-signed signature of Generaloberst Keller "Der Chef der Luftflotte 1 und Befehlshaber Ost" and ink stamped. Document shows only light age with no rips or tears and has not been folded.
c. 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class w/Award Document. Cross shows only a few specks of age patina and much factory lacquer remaining to the silver frame with only minor wear to the enamel on the arms of the swastika. Cross is complete with ribbon showing only minor age. Award document dated "27. Sept. 1940" is hand-signed by General der Flieger Loerzer "Der Kommandierende General des II. Flieger-Korps" and ink stamped. Document shows only faint age with no rips or tears and has not been folded.
d. Luftwaffe Bomber Operational Flying Clasp in Gold with Pendant and Award Document. Heavy unmarked example retains virtually 100% of the gilting to the laurel leaf wreath and oak leaf sprigs with only minor wear to the reverse. Winged bomb inside oak leaf wreath shows only light wear to highlights with factory darkening remaining in the recesses. Badge is complete with wide flat pin and grades Near MINT. Award document is dated "31. Mai 1942" and signed by a Major and "Kommodore Kamfgeschwader Hindenburg 1" and ink stamped. Attached to the lower edge of the wreath is the operational mission pendant complete with a tight interim award document for the pendant dated "12.10.1944" and signed by a "Hauptmann und Gruppenkommandeur" and ink stamped.
e. Russian Front Medal w/Issue Envelope and Award Document. Medal shows light oxidation to the gray factory finish with virtually no wear or age to ribbon. Light brown paper envelope is stamped in black on the obverse, "Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/1942" (Ostmedaille). Award document dated "6.8. 1942" is hand-signed by a "Oberstleutnant und Kommodore des Kamfgeschwader 3." and ink stamped. Document shows only minor age with one crimped corner and has not been folded or hole-punched.

B. Award/Personnel Documents and Photograph.
a. Luftwaffe Bomber Operational Flying Clasp in Silver Award Document. Award document is dated "26.4.1942" and hand-signed by a Generalmajor u. Kommodore des Kampfgeschwader Hindenburg 1" and ink stamped. Document shows virtually no age, has not been folded nor hole-punched.
b. Luftwaffe Bomber Operational Flying Clasp in Bronze Award Document. Award document is dated "25.8.1941" and hand-signed by Oberst und Kommodore des Kampfgeschwader 3." and ink stamped. Document shows virtually no wear, has not been folded nor hole-punched.
c. Luftwaffe Aerial Gunner's Badge Qualification Document. Document is dated "8.Oktober 1940" with facsimile signature of Generalleutnant "Der Chef des Luftwaffenpersonalants". Document shows minor age/wear and has been folded but with no rips or tears.
d. Wound Badge in Black Interim Award Document. Interim typed award document dated "17.7.1942" is hand-signed by Major und Gruppenkommandeur." and ink stamped. Document shows minor age/wear primarily to corners but has not bee folded.
e. Promotion Document to Feldwebel. Document dated "1. August 1943" is hand-signed by Major und Gruppenkommandeur" and ink stamped. Document shows minor age with no rips or tears and has not been folded.
f. Luftwaffe Combat Mission Photograph. Black & white photograph measuring 9 ½" x 7" shows award/commemoration ceremony for 350 combat missions of Feldwebel Richter's He-111 crew. Herr Richter is shown in flying suit and is marked on the photograph with an arrow.

Luftwaffe Honor Goblet (Ehrenpokal), Medal/Presentation Plaque/Photograph Grouping. This Near MINT/MINT early silver example was recently obtained in Germany from the family of the recipient, Luftwaffe Radio Operator Oberfeldwebel Gottfried Dübner. The following additional items are included in the grouping:

A. Medals/Decorations
1. 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class w/Ribbon. Dark age patina to silver frame with 100% of black finish remaining on Iron center. Suspension ring is marked, "65" (Klein & Quenzer, Idar/Oberstein) with MINT ribbon. MINT
2. 1939 Screwback Iron Cross 1st Class. Much factory frosting remains on silver frame, unmarked reverse Cross, screwback plate, and securing tap, with 100% of the black finish remaining on the Iron center. Near MINT
3. Third Reich Medal Bar w/3 Decorations. Decorations include 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class w/dark age patina to silver frame, Luftwaffe Long Service medal (4-year) with eagle ribbon device, and 1 October 1938 Commemorative medal. Ribbons show light age with metal backing complete with attaching pin. Exc++
4. Narvik Battle Shield. Silver example shows light wear to dark factory finish on the elongated shield which features a raised Edelweiss above a crossed propeller/anchor flanked by the date, "1940" and the designation, "Narvik" surmounted by the Wehrmacht eagle. Shield is the type without backing, but with two small holes in the top corners of the shield, and one hole at the bottom tip through which the shield was stitched to the upper left arm of the tunic. Near MINT
5. Luftwaffe Radio/Air Gunner's Badge. Heavy, quality example shows superb detail to the silver wreath which shows dark age patina to the highlights with 100% of the factory frosting remaining in the recesses. Factory darkened eagle shows surface wear on the highlights of the shoulder and wing tips with 100% of the factory darkening remaining in the recesses. Reverse wreath shows age patina with much frosting remaining, with the eagle attached to the wreath by two domed rivets. Reverse eagle is maker marked, "B&NL". Badge is complete with correct barrel-hinged needle-style pin showing only light wear/age patina. Exc++
6. Luftwaffe Bomber Operational Flying Clasp in Silver. Unmarked example shows light wear/age patina to highlights of laurel leaf wreath and oak leaf sprigs with virtually 100% of the factory frosting remaining in the recesses. Winged bomb shows light wear to the factory darkening. Reverse badge is complete with barrel-hinged horizontal pin and is lightly hand lettered, "Dübner Ofw". Exc++
7. Luftwaffe Bomber Operational Flying Clasp in Gold. Unmarked example shows light wear to highlights of laurel leaf wreath and oak leaf sprigs with 100% of the gilting remaining in recesses. Winged bomb shows only minor surface wear to the factory darkening. Reverse badge retains virtually 100% of the factory gilting and is complete with barrel-hinged horizontal pin. Near MINT
8. Royal Italian Air Force Flight Badge. Gilt badge in the form of a spread winged eagle surmounted by the Royal crown shows light wear/age patina to highlights, with much gilting remaining in recesses. Unmarked reverse is complete with hinged needle-style pin. Exc+/Exc++
9. M-1937 DRL Sports Badge in Bronze. This example shows virtually no wear to the bronze plating on the oak leaf wreath with swastika, or the intertwined initials, "DRL". Reverse badge retains 100% of the plating, is maker marked, "Wernstein Jena" and is complete with proper barrel-hinged flat pin. Exc++/Near MINT
B. Presentation Plaque. Black wooden base measuring 9 7/8" wide x 13 5/8" long features a large silver metal eagle perched atop an oak leaf sprig clutching a group of lightning bolts. Beneath the eagle is a silver presentation plate jeweler engraved, "Gewidmet v. d. Bordfunkern d. 5. (K) L. G.1" (presented by the Radio Operators/Air Gunners of Company 5 Luftgau 1). Plaque shows only light wear/age.

C. Photograph Grouping. Grouping consists of the following small black & white photographs.
1. Heinkel 111 Medium Bomber in Flight with Handwritten Notation on Reverse, "Dübner"
2. 3-Man flight crew inside HE111 wearing flight helmets/suits & parachutes with "X" over Herr Dübner.
3. Herr Dübner inside HE1111 wearing flight helmet/suit & parachute. Clearly visible are the three "wings" on the upper sleeve of his flight suit indicating his then rank of Feldwebel. Reverse of photograph has the handwritten notation, "Vati" (Daddy), possibly indicating Herr Dübner was the "old man" of the crew.
4. High-ranking portly Officer in leather great coat accompanied by several Luftwaffe Officers. Reverse has the handwritten notation, "Göring".
Superb early Honor Goblet obtained directly from the family of the original recipient and complete with medals and photographs. Near MINT (22160) $11,250.

Luftwaffe Honor Goblet (Ehrenpokal) Award Document Grouping. These award documents were recently obtained in Germany from the family of Honor Goblet recipient Luftwaffe Observer Feldwebel and later Oberleutnant Walter Sievers, who was awarded the Goblet on 21 December 1942 with the official notation made in the list of recipients of 04 January 1943. Among the items in the grouping is a unique and interesting document dated 12 July 1945 (two months after Germany surrounded) stating that Oberleutnant Walter Sievers, who was born on 24 December 1916 in Cuxhaven, is in possession of: the Operational Flying Clasp in Bronze, Silver, and Gold; the Iron Cross 1st & 2nd; the East medal; the Wound Badge in black; the Observer's Badge; and the Ehrenpokal. The document is hand signed by the Battalion Commander and is complete with an official Feldpost stamp complete with the eagle, but with the swastika removed. Apparently, the occupying powers allowed the German Armed Forces to complete administrative actions on all personnel being released from active service. The following award documents are included in the grouping: (21748) $2,850.
A. Luftwaffe Honor Goblet (Ehrenpokal) Award Document. Ivory-colored document measuring 11 ½" x 8 ¼" is dated "21.Dezember 1942" awarding the Ehrenpokal to Feldwebel Walter Sievers, and is complete with facsimile of Göring's signature, hand signed signature of the Chief of the Luftwaffe Personnel Department, and embossed stamp. Document shows light age, but no rips or tears, and has not been folded. Exc+/Exc++
B. 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class Award Document. Ivory-colored award document dated "29.3.1942" is awarded to Unteroffizier Walter Sievers, and hand signed by the Commanding General of the 1st Flying Corps, and complete with official stamp. Document shows light age and has one center fold. Exc+
C. 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class Award Document. Ivory-colored document dated "8.Mai 1942" is awarded to Unteroffizier Walter Sievers, and hand signed by the Chief of Luftflotte 1 and complete with official stamp. Document shows minor age and has not been folded. Near MINT
D. Bomber Operational Flying Clasp in Bronze Award Document. Document dated "27 März 1942" awarded to Unteroffizier Walter Sievers and hand signed by the General and Commander of Kampfgeschwader "Hindenberg" 1 and complete with official stamp. Document shows light age and has one center fold. Exc+
E. Bomber Operational Flying Clasp in Silver Award Document. Award document dated "29 April 1942" awarded to Unteroffizier Walter Sievers and hand signed by the Commanding General and Commander of Kampfgeschwader "Hindenberg" 1, complete with official stamp. Document shows light age but has not been folded. Exc++
F. Bomber Operational Flying Clasp in Gold Award Document. Award document dated "24.5. 1942" to Unteroffizier Walter Sievers and hand signed by a Major in the name of the Commander of Kampfgeschwader "Hindenberg" 1 is complete with official stamp. Document shows light age and has not been folded. Exc++
G. Promotion Document. Cream-colored paper document measuring 11 ½" x 8 ¼" features the Luftwaffe eagle and oak leaf border printed in brown ink is dated "1 November 1942" promoting Walter Sievers to the rank of Feldwebel. Document features a hand signed signature by a Hauptmann and is complete with official stamp. Document shows age with one minor tear and has been folded. Exc.
H. Service Recognition Document. Ivory-colored document measuring 11 ¾" x 8 ¼" features the Unit insignia of Kampfgeschwader "Hindenberg" and is awarded to Ltn. Walter Sievers in remembrance of his service time with Kampfgeschwader "Hindenberg" 1 from "30.9.1942" to "13.7.1944". Document is complete with hand signed signature and official stamp. Document shows light age and has not been folded. Exc++
I. Photograph Grouping. Grouping includes eight 8 ¾" x 6 ¾" photographs, complete with the signature of the photographer and the date of photograph. In addition, there are two black & white photographs of a lesser condition, but also appear to be made by an official Luftwaffe photographer. Most of the photographs are of winter scenes on the Eastern Front.

Luftwaffe Honor Goblet (Ehrenpokal)This superb uncleaned example was recently obtained in Germany from the from the family of the recipient Luftwaffe Pilot, Feldwebel Karl-Theodor Zörnsch who was awarded the goblet on 20 August 1942 with the official notation made in the list of recipients on 31 August 1942. A photocopy of Herr Zörnsch's listing as a recipient of the Ehrenpokal is included with the Honor Goblet. Silver-plated goblet is maker marked, "Joh. Wagner & Sohn Feinsilber Alpaka Auflage" (fine silver plate edition) on the bottom of the Goblet bowl which shows overall dark age patina to the pebbled finish, with no dents or depressions. The obverse of the bowl shows two eagles in aerial combat, while the reverse bears the 1939 Iron Cross. Both of these designs, as well as the oak leaves on the stem of the base are in repoussé relief. On a plain band below the oak leaves are the recipient's name, rank and date of award, "Feldwebel Karl-Theodor Zörnsch am 20. 8. 42." Around the circumference of the base in repoussé relief are the words, "Für Besonder Leistung im Luftkrieg" (For Outstanding Achievement in the Air War). Superb Ehrenpokal obtained from the family of the original recipient. Near MINT (23158) $4,995. SOLD

Cased Luftwaffe Bomber Operational Flying Clasp in Silver. This superb, cased, heavy, non-maker marked example was recently veteran estate obtained in Germany. Clasp retains virtually 100% of the factory silver finish showing light surface wear to the highlights of the laurel leaf wreath and oak leaf sprigs with 100% of the frosted matte silver finish remaining in the recesses. Factory darkened stylized downward pointing winged bomb inside the laurel leaf wreath shows only faint wear to factory darkening. Reverse badge shows only light yellow age residue to the matte silver finish and is complete with undamaged barrel hinged wide, flat pin. Dark blue hinged leatherette case grades MINT showing surface wear with exterior of lid stamped in gold gothic letters, "Frontflugspange für Kampflieger Silber". Interior lid is lined in padded white silk with lower fitted portion covered in off-white flocking. Superb cased example with MINT case. Near MINT/MINT (24912) $1,000. SOLD

Luftwaffe Radio Operator/Air Gunner's Badge. This veteran acquired example without cut out swastika shows wear to highlights with age patina/residue in recesses of the plated wreath as well as well detailed eagle clutching lightning bolts. Eagle is properly attached to the wreath by two flat rivets which are slightly loose. Reverse wreath and eagle show dark age patina and badge is complete with proper barrel hinged needle style pin. Nice unmarked example showing much age patina! Exc/Exc++ (22940) $895. SOLD

Luftwaffe Radio Operator/Air Gunner's Badge. No maker. Late-war, zinc badge with solid swastika shows excellent detail to wreath and eagle clutching a sheaf of arrows. Eagle is properly attached to wreath by two domed rivets and is complete with barrel-hinged, needle-style pin. Nice quality, late-war badge. Exc++/Near MINT (24652) $750.

Luftwaffe Radio Operator/Air Gunner’s Badge
Late-war zinc badge with solid swastika shows excellent detail to wreath and eagle. Eagle is properly attached to wreath with two domed rivets and is complete with barrel-hinged, needle-style pin. Reverse of badge is unmarked. Nice quality, late production badge. Exc++/Near MINT (24652) $750.

Luftwaffe Radio Operator/Air Gunner's Badge. Early heavy example with cut-out swastika shows light surface wear/age patina to the highlights and much factory frosting remaining in the recesses of the oak and laurel leaf wreath as well as factory darkening in the recesses of the well detailed eagle clutching lightning bolts. Eagle is attached to the wreath by two domed rivets and is maker marked on the reverse, "B&NL" (Berg & Nolte, Ludenscheid) as shown on page 95, lower, of Collecting Military Badges of the Third Reich by Michael F. Tucker. Reverse wreath shows light surface wear/age patina and complete with barrel hinged needle style pin showing only light wear but no damage to pin or catch. Exc++ (22876) $895. SOLD

Fabric Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge.A photograph of ths enlisted pattern fabric badge appears on page 16, upper of For Führer and Fatherland Military Awards of the Third Reich by LTC. John R. Angolia. Unissued badge features a dark gray eagle and silver-gray oak leaf wreath machine embroidered in cotton thread on a Luftwaffe blue/gray wool background on gray backing. There is one tiny moth nip to upper edge of wool background, but no wear/age and badge appears to have never been attached to a tunic. Near MINT/Unissued (25418) $150.

Close Combat Clasp in Silver. This heavy, maker-marked, late-war, silver-plate over gray metal, cast example was recently obtained from the estate of Virginia WWII veteran, Sam Hinkle, Jr. who brought this badge, along with other items, back from Germany as war booty. The badge shows light age with wear to silver finish on the superbly-detailed crossed bayonet/hand grenade and eagle/swastika motif with flanking oak leaves and ribbed design. The badge is without the black backing plate and there is no evidence that a plate was ever present. Reverse badge and perfect flat pin show wear to the factory finish/frosting, with the relief (raised) "R.S." trademark, possibly Richard Simm. Near MINT (25398) $745.

Kriegsmarine Mine Sweeper/Submarine Chaser War Badge. Heavy quality, unmarked badge shows light wear to highlights of the gilt oak leaf wreath surmounted by an open winged eagle and swastika. The central design shows light wear to the silver plating on the exploding water funnel with portions of factory darkening remaining in the recesses of the ocean waves. Reverse badge and vertical, barrel-hinged, flat pin show light surface wear to the silver plating with no damage to the pin or catch. Nice heavy example recently obtained in Germany. Exc+/Exc++ (23352) $345. SOLD

Russian Front Medal RIBBON ONLY. Original 26mm wide maroon ribbon with white/black/white center stripe measuring 25cm in length was recently obtained in Germany. MINT (23121) $8.50@

Cased 1939 Spange to the Iron Cross 1st Class. Early, unmarked, silver-plated example grades Exc++/Near MINT showing light surface wear to highlights w/dark age patina in the recesses of the well detailed eagle's wings and "1939" trapezoid with straight edges. Reverse eagle shows dark age patina w/portions of the original factory lacquer remaining and is complete with barrel hinged, flat tapered pin. The shape of the eagle and the reverse pin match exactly the unmarked Spange pictured on page 185 upper-right of The Iron Cross of 1939 by Gordon Williamson. Black, leather effect paper, hinged case grades Exc++ showing light age/wear, but no rips or tears. Exterior lid features a detailed, impressed silver facsimile of the Spange which shows wear primarily to the wings & wreath. Interior case shows no wear to the white rayon covered interior lid or to lower fitted portion covered in black velvet. Exc++ (24910) $895.

NEW! Cased 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class. "26" (B.H. Mayer, Pforzheim) stamped on pin. Light age patina to factory finish on silver frame with no wear to Iron center. Case is complete with rectangular push-button showing light rust and correct for B.H. Mayer manufactured crosses. Off-white velvet insert shows spotting and artificial silk hinge cover is in tact. See German Combat Awards.COM data base of originals for an identical B.H. Mayer example. EX+(27312) $565.

1939 Iron Cross 1st Class."L/11" (Wilhelm Deumer, Ludenscheid) stamped on reverse below catch. Light age patina to factory finish on silver frame with no wear to Iron center. Case is complete with round "donut" push-button showing patination. Off-white velvet insert shows no staining and artificial silk hinge cover is in tact. See German Combat Awards.COM data base of originals for an identical Wilhelm Deumer example.EX+(27313) $565. HOLD

RARE Variation 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class. This unmarked, lightweight, one-piece construction Iron Cross, as pictured on page 152, upper right of The Iron Cross of 1939 by Gordon Williamson, was recently obtained from the estate of WWII, 28th Infantry Division veteran, Ernest Hormann. Cross grades EX/EX+ showing age patina to the silver frame, reverse, vertical needle pin with raised barrel-hinge, and wear to the black enamel on the swastika and "1939" date on the non-magnetic center. As stated on page 151 of the above reference, unmarked, 1939 Iron Crosses with non-magnetic center construction were, "from the early war years [before]…The use of materials other than iron for the center of the Iron Cross was strictly forbidden and, after 1941, when warnings about the consequences of such practices were published…". RARE veteran estate example. Exc./Exc+ (24602) $285. HOLD

1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbon

• MINT (Ribbon ONLY) (9351) $5.@

Cased Maker-Marked 1939 War Merit Cross 1st Class w/Swords. Maker marked, quality silver-plated badge retains 100% of the factory frosting behind central swastika and within arms of Cross which show minor age patina. Reverse surface shows virtually no wear/age to the factory frosting and is complete with barrel-hinged flat style pin retaining 100% of the frosting and maker marked "1" (Deschler & Sohn, München). Black leatherette case with paper hinge, grades Near MINT/MINT with exterior lid stamped with silver facsimile of the War Merit Cross w/Swords and interior lid lined in artificial white silk with lower fitted portion of case covered in black velvet. Superb, unissued maker marked quality badge in original case. Near MINT/MINT (26407) $625.

1939 War Merit Cross 2nd Class w/Swords & Ribbon. Bronze Cross w/Swords is complete with MINT red/white/black ribbon. Two available. Near MINT (21876 - 2 available) $45

Ribbon for 1939 War Merit Cross 2nd Class.
MINT (12977) $5.@

West Wall Medal w/Issue Envelope.
Bronze medal in tan envelope which is stamped "German West Wall Award".

• MINT (w/o ribbon) (9943) $22.50

"Militarverwaltung" (Military Administration) Identification Badges.

These badges were worn by civilian members of Military Administration agencies in occupied countries when on duty. The badges are in the form of a black, white and red enamel surmounted by a silver eagle/swastika with outstretched wings. The outer black oval is inscribed in raised silver letters, "Militar Verwaltung" and the name of the occupied country. The badges grade Near MINT with no damage to the enamel and are complete with reverse attaching pins. The following badges are available.

" Militar Verwaltung Belgien und N Frankreich - (25076A) Badge measures 4.7cm wide x 3.0cm high. $750.
" Militar Verwaltung Frankreich - (25076B) Badge measures 6.5 cm wide x 4.0cm high. $750.
" Militar Verwaltung Norwegen - (25076C-SOLD ) Badge measures 6.5 cm wide x 4.0cm high. $750.

For more information on these badges see pages 128 - 129 of Uniforms & Traditions of the German Army 1933-1945 Vol. 2 by John R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht. Superb set of badges recently obtained from a long established Midwest Militaria collection. Badges can be purchased as a set for $2,000.

Ribbon for the Croatian Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir 2nd Class w/Swords. White/red/white ribbon measuring 30mm in width grades MINT/unissued with no wear or age and is complete crossed swords device attached by metal pins. Ribbon ONLY. MINT/Unissued (24916) $95. SOLD

National Trade Competition "Kreissieger" Badge. Heavy bronze-plated badge features a national eagle with outstretched wings clasping a cogwheel in its talons. On the cogwheel is a red/white enamel Hitler Youth insignia with black enamel swastika. Eagle is attached to a round white enamel badge with oak leaf border and inscribed, "Kreissieger 1939". White enamel on badge as well as red/white/black enamel on HJ diamond is perfect with no cracks or chips. Reverse badge is maker marked, "H. Aurich, Dresden A.16" (Horizontal "H" over "A" TM). Badge is complete with barrel hinged wide flat pin. Obverse badge shows light age patina to highlights of eagle and wreath with light age patina to reverse. Nice H. Aurich example. Exc++/Near MINT (22883) $425.

M-1933 DRL Sports Badge in Gold Stickpin. This quality gold plated stickpin shows superb detail to the oak leaf wreath with bow at bottom surrounding the intertwined initials, "DRL" (Deutscher Reichsbund für Leibesübungen). Reverse badge retains 100% of the gold plating, is maker marked "ST.&L" (Steinhauer & Luck) and complete with needle style pin. Near MINT/MINT (23837) $85.

SOLD M-1937 DRL Sports Badge in Gold. This example retains 100% of the factory lacquered gold finish to the oak leaf wreath with swastika and to the intertwined initials, "DRL". Reverse of the badge retains100% of the factory gold finish and is maker marked, "Ferd.Wagner" and "DRGM, 35269". Complete with proper barrel-hinged flat pin. MINT/Unissued (24689A) $325.

M-1937 DRL Sports Badge in Silver. This example shows minor surface wear/age patina to the highlights of the oak leaf wreath with swastika and to the intertwined initials, "DRL". Reverse badge shows minor surface wear/age patina and is maker marked, "Wernstein Jena" and "DRGM, 35269". Badge shows light age patina only with frosting in recesses. Complete with proper barrel-hinged flat pin. Exc++ (24689B) $195.

M-1937 DRL Sports Badge in Bronze. The 1937 pattern DRL badge was recently obtained in Germany from the family of the original recipient, Luftwaffe Radio Operator (Bordfunker) Unteroffizier Rudi Gemeinhardt. The badge retains much of the factory lacquered bronze finish to the oak leaf wreath with swastika over a bow at the bottom surrounding the intertwined initials, "DRL" (Deutscher Reichsbund für Leibsubungen). Reverse of the badge shows minor surface age with one spot of oxidation and is maker marked, "Wernstein Jena" and "D.R.G.M. 35269" and is complete with proper barrel-hinged flat pin which shows one minor crimp. Nice example recently obtained in Germany. EX++ (25679) $115.

Police Long Service Award 1st Class (25-Year) w/Parade Mount Ribbon. Heavy gold 43mm "Ordenskreuz" pattern decoration grades MINT with no wear, age or damage. Obverse cross features a large Police pattern, open wing eagle/swastika within an oak leaf wreath in the center while the reverse features the raised inscription "Für Treue Dienste in der Polizei" (For Loyal Service in the Police) within a raised oval border. The cornflower blue, furled-parade mounted ribbon on metal backing grades excellent++/Near MINT showing light age and features a Police eagle/swastika embroidered on the reverse in yellow/gold thread. Ribbon is complete with attaching pin. Nice Police example recently obtained from a long established Michigan collection. Near MINT (24841) $495.

SOLD Cased Faithful Service Decoration 1st Class (40-Year Service). The frosted gold cross with, center black enamel swastika grades Near MINT/MINT showing virtually no wear/age to the cross or cornflower blue ribbon. Red leatherette hinged case grades Near MINT showing only minor wear, with a few tiny scuffs, but no rips or tears to the red leatherette. Exterior lid features an impressed, gilt number "40" surrounded by a gilt oak leaf border. Interior lid of case is covered in padded white satin stamped, "Deschler & Sohn München" in black letters in the lower left corner. There is some minor separation to the fabric over the metal hinge. The lower fitted portion of the case is covered in burgundy flocking. Superb cased example recently obtained from a family source in Germany. Near MINT (24017) $275.

Cased Faithful Service Decoration 1st Class (40-Years Service). The gold cross with, center black enamel swastika grades Near MINT/MINT showing virtually no wear/age to the cross or cornflower blue ribbon. Red leatherette, two-piece case grades EX++ showing only minor wear, with a few tiny scuffs, but no rips or tears to the red leatherette. Exterior lid features an impressed, gilt number "40" surrounded by a gilt oak leaf border. Interior lid of case is covered in padded white satin with the lower fitted portion of the case covered in burgundy flocking. The 1st Class Cross is normally found in a hinged case, however the lid of this two-piece case shows no sign of ever having been hinged. Nice veteran estate obtained example. (26674) $225.

NEW! 25 Year Faithful service Medal w/case. Unissued medal with issue box marked R. SOUVAL, Wien VII.Mint (27270) $195.

Cased Faithful Service Decoration 2nd Class (25-Year).
Frosted silver Cross with black enamel swastika and cornflower blue ribbon shows no wear to the frosting, with no damage to the swastika enamel, nor age to the ribbon. Red cardboard case with burgundy flocked interior shows only light surface wear and is embossed in silver with the number "25" within a cogwheel on the exterior lid. Near MINT/MINT (25164-SOLD) (25505A) (25505B-SOLD) $145.@

Third Reich Lapel Ribbon Bows.
Miniature bow-type ribbon for various Third Reich awards.

• Exc++ (1914/1918 Cross of Honor, War Merit Cross 2nd Class, Russian Front Medal. Some w/metal devices) (10169) $8.@

Commemorative Medal of 13 March 1938.
The round medal grades Near MINT showing minor age to the matte-silver finish on the obverse which depicts the ethnic Germans breaking the chains of Austrian bondage and carrying the banner of National Socialism above an open-wing eagle and swastika. The matte-silver reverse features the raised inscription, "Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Führer" around the outer edge with "13. März 1938" in the center. The medal is attached to a red ribbon w/white/black/white outer stripes complete with attaching pin. The ribbon shows minor age. Near MINT (26337) $95.
SOLD

1939 Iron Cross/Wound Badge in Silver Stickpin. This quality unmarked stickpin was recently obtained in Germany from the family of the original recipient, Luftwaffe Radio Operator (Bordfunker) Unteroffizier Rudi Gemeinhardt. The stickpin shows superb detail to the both the Iron Cross and Wound Badge with minor wear to the swastika and date on the cross and much background frosting remaining on the Wound Badge. Reverse retains much of the silver frosting and is complete with proper serrated pin showing light age patina. EX++ (25680) $135.

1939 Iron Cross/Wound Badge in Black Stickpin. This quality unmarked stickpin was recently obtained in Germany from the family of the original recipient, Luftwaffe Radio Operator (Bordfunker) Unteroffizier Rudi Gemeinhardt. The stickpin shows superb detail to both the Iron Cross and Wound Badge with minor wear to both badges. Reverse shows light age patina and is complete with proper serrated pin with locking device. EX+/EX++ (25681) $125. SOLD

RARE Nürburg - Ring Eröffnungsjahr 1927 Commemorative Stickpin. Round, cast, gold colored metal, stick pin measuring 1" in diameter features a raised motif of a race car and motorcycle speeding along the famous Nürburg - Ring racetrack beneath the raised outline of the Quiddelbacherhöhe. The raised border is inscribed, Nürburg - Ring Eröffnungsjahr 1927 (Nürburg - Ring Innaugural Year 1927). Unmarked reverse is complete with attaching pin. Minor age to gold factory finish, minor bending to pin. RARE pin commemorating the opening of one of the most famous automobile racing venues in the world. EX++ (24150) $85.

Tag Der Arbeit 1935 Commemorative. Oval, cast aluminum badge measuring1-1/4" x 1-3/4" features a raised motif of three workers above an open-wing Reich eagle - 1935 with the raised inscription "Tag Der Arbeit" at the top. Reverse badge is complete with attaching pin and maker marked, "O W Schwäb. Gmünd." Minor age. EX++ (24147 -2-available) $30@.

Tag Der Arbeit 1936 Commemorative. Round, cast aluminum badge measuring1 3/8" in diameter features a raised motif of a plow, hammer and sword an open-wing Reich eagle with the raised inscription "I Mai 1936" at the top. Reverse badge is complete with attaching pin and maker marked, "Wolter Gmünd." Minor age. EX++ (24148) $30.

"Deine Hand Dem Handwerk" Commemorative. Rectangular, metal badge measuring 35mm x 24mm features on the obverse a silver swastika surmounted by silver clasped hands on a red enamel background. Above and below the hands is the inscription, "Deine Hand Dem Handwerk" (Your hand/Your handwork) in silver Gothic letters. Reverse badge is complete w/attaching pin & maker-marked, "GB´ (possibly Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen). Obverse badge shows light age patina to silver motif & letters, but no cracks to enamel w/dark age patina to reverse. An example of this badge is pictured on pg. 36, lower of Labor Organizations of The Reich by J.R. Angolia & David Littlejohn. EX++ (24145) $65.

Für Deutschlands Stärke u. Sicherheit im Westen Non-Portable Commemorative. Round, cast aluminum, bronze colored medal, measuring 1-11/16" in diameter features a raised motif of a wooded, mountain landscape above the 180? bend in the Saar River at Ludowinuswald Park NW of Metzig-am-Saar. Raised border is inscribed, "Für Deutschlands Stärke u. Sicherheit im Westen" (For Germany's Strength and Security in the West) with a crossed sword & spade at the lower edge of the border. Unmarked reverse is inscribed with the 5-line inscription that translates as, "Presented by the Merzig-Saar Office/of the General Contractor/C. Kellenbach-Berlin/Construction Company". Medal shows wear to finish on outer edge with virtually 100% of the bronze factory finish remaining on the obverse/reverse. RARE medal probably presented to company employees involved in the construction of the Siegfried Line (West Wall). Exc++ (24601) $85.

Wehrmacht Abzeichen für Angestellte und Arbeiter der Luftwaffe Stickpin. An illustration of this pin appears on page 171 of Katalog der Abzeichen Deutscher Organization 1871-1945 by Andre Husken. This gilt pin, worn by employees and workers of the Luftwaffe features a 2nd style Luftwaffe eagle. The eagle with a 27mm wingspan shows minor age to the highlights with 100% of the factory giltingremaining in the recesses. The reverse eagle shows one spot of age and is complete with proper serrated pin. RARE badge. Near MINT (24401) $125.

Oldenburger Krieger-Bund (Veteran's Association) Commemorative Badge. Stamped, gilted brass, badge measuring 30mm x 35mm features a Crowned, Gothic "P " atop crossed swords within an oak leaf wreath. This same "Crowned Gothic "P" was used on the epaulettes of the 91st Infantry (Oldenburger) Regiment of the Imperial German Army. At the bottom of the wreath is a band inscribed in raised letters, "Oldenburger Krieger-Bund". The reverse badge is complete with attaching pin. Badge shows minor wear to highlights with gold frosting remaining in the recesses. Exc+ (24690) $75.

NS-Reichskriegerbund Stickpin. Silver and enamel, shield shaped pin measuring 1.5mm side X 1.8mm in length features a black enamel NS-RKB Iron Cross/swastika on a red enamel background within a silver outer border. Reverse shield is marked, "Ges.Gesch." and is complete with correct serrated pin. Enamel is perfect with no cracks or chips and silver shows dark age patina. EX++/Near MINT (23572) $55.

Kreistag Der N.S.D.A.P. 1937 Commemorative. Round, stamped metal badge measuring 1 3/8" in diameter features a stamped, gold-filled facsimile of a castle with turret bordered by the gold-filled, circular inscription, "Kreistag Der N.S.D.A.P. Viersen-Kempen 1937" (Viersen-Kempen is located approximately 30km West of Dusseldorf). Reverse badge is complete with attaching pin and maker marked, "Seiler & Comp. Geldern" (Geldern is located approximately 50km NW of Dusseldorf). Badge shows virtually no wear or age. Near MINT ( 26339) $30.

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Fascist Youth Membership/Commemorative Badge. Round, stamped, silver metal badge measuring 1 ½" in diameter shows minor wear to the raised profile of Mussolini in an Italian Army helmet bordered by the inscription, "CREDERE - OBBEDIRE - COMBATTERE - G.I.L." (To Belive - To Obey - To Fight - in stylized block letters. "G.I.L." is the abbreviation for, Gioventu Italiano Del Littorio, Fascist Youth of the Lictors (Lictors is the Roman symbol of the magistrates). The reverse showing minor wear/age is marked in raised letters, "MODELLO DEPOSITATO RIPRODUZIONE INTERDETTA", and is complete with attaching pin. EX++ (26341) $125.

Fascist Republican Party (FRP) Lapel Badge. Unmarked oval badge measuring 12mm x 20mm features a gold colored Fasces on a green/white/red horizontal striped background. This badge was used from 1943 - 1945 after Mussolini was rescued by the Germans and formed the Fascist Republican Party. MINT (22231A) $45.@

Mother's Cross 1st Class (Gold). Blue enamel cross with blue and white neck ribbon grades Near MINT showing only minor surface wear, but no cracks or chips to enamel. The reverse cross retains virtually 100% of the matt honey gold factory frosting and is dated "16 Dezember 1938" above a facsimile A.H. signature. $185.00 (T-102)