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German Crosses
German Cross in Gold by Zimmermann (“dotted” version)
SOLD!Here’s a rare one, a “dotted” version of the Zimmermann German Cross in Gold, complete with original issue case!
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German Medals & Awards
Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross with Case by Deschler
SOLD!Here’s a real beautiful (and extremely rare) find, a Deschler Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross with the original issue case and ribbon. The condition of this example is absolutely stunning! These crosses simply don’t come around often, and when they do they’re rarely in this nice a condition. The silvering throughout this cross is about 95%…
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German Medals & Awards
Luftwaffe Honor Roll Clasp with Original Issue Case
SOLD!This is one of the first Luftwaffe Honor Roll Clasps we’ve seen. These don’t seem to be as available as the Army version, and even fewer with the original case of issue.
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German Medals & Awards
25 Year Jubilee Spange to the 1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class
SOLD!An absolutely gorgeous 25 year Jubilee Spange to the 1870 Imperial Iron Cross 2nd Class. This spange was authorized to be worn by recipients of the 1870 Iron Cross who were still in service in 1895, the 25 year anniversary…
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German Medals & Awards
Silver Infantry Assault Badge by BSW
SOLD!This is a late war, rare version of the Silver Infantry Assault Badge by maker BSW. Solid zinc construction with silver plating. The silver plating has diminished some over time, but is still about 50%, with a good deal of plating still remaining on the back side as well…
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Anti-Partisan Badges
Silver Anti-partisan Badge by Juncker
SOLD!This is a real nice one! An Anti-partisan Badge in Silver by Juncker.
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German Medals & Awards
1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class with 25 Years Jubilee Spange
SOLD!Here’s a fine, hard to find, and very old award, in exceptional condition for its age. This Franco-Prussian war 1870 / 1813 Iron Cross 2nd Class includes its original ribbon and 25 years Jubilee spange. The cross itself has managed to retain all of its black paint…
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German Medals & Awards
1943 Pattern Army (Heer) Paratrooper Badge by Juncker
SOLD!Here’s a nice hard to find late-war 1943 version Heer (Army) Paratrooper Badge by Juncker. This one has the flat “C” catch, still firmly in place and with more than enough gap to unhinge the pin.
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German Medals & Awards
German War Merit Cross – 1st Class
SOLD!This World War 2 German War Merit Cross, First Class (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1st class) with Swords for Combatants is in fantastic condition. Very little tarnishing or age shows on this piece, with a tremendous amount of detail preserved. The reverse is unmarked, but likely by maker Bauer or Deumer.
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German Medals & Awards
1st Class 1939 Clamshell Screwback Spange – by Deumer
SOLD!Here is a very nice Screwback type 1st Class Spange. These do not come up often, and when they do they typically command a premium. Our Spange is priced right considering overall condition and rarity. On the front we see excellent detail eagle’s wings, breast and head, with very little wear at all except the beautiful natural patina from age…
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German Medals & Awards
Iron Cross Second Class by J.E. Hammer & Sohne (55)
SOLD!A very nice WWII 2nd Class Iron Cross (EK2) by J.E. Hammer & Sohne. Stamped “55” on the ring, this Iron Cross has 100% of the black paint, even patina and a magnetic core. Multi-piece construction as expected.
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German Crosses
German Cross in Gold — Cloth for Heer (Army)
SOLD!A nice Cloth Heer German Cross in Gold. This is perhaps one of the most collectible of all the German awards. An elegant 8-point sunburst with interweaving blue-gray cotton and silver/aluminum wire threads, terminating into a field-grey wool backing. The gold wreath is nicely detailed, with no signs of damage…
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German Crosses
German Cross in Gold — C. F. Zimmermann 20
SOLD!This one is a real beauty! A German Cross in Gold by maker C. F. Zimmerman (“20”), with correct flaws and well preserved in every detail. On the front, the deep charcoal colored 8-point “sunburst” overlay shows hints of the original gold wash to the most prominent rays…
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German Medals & Awards
WWI Imperial German Iron Cross Second Class
SOLD!Here is a fine WWI Imperial German Iron Cross 2nd Class. These Iron Crosses varied in quality. You can see the unique non-uniform edges of the cut of this one. Has the expected magnetic core, 100% of the black paint (no chips), and a very nice, even patina to the metal. The ring is unmarked, which is not uncommon with these Imperial Iron Crosses.
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German Medals & Awards
Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp in Gold
SOLD!A very nice condition Luftwaffe Bombers Clasp in Gold, awarded for 110 operational flights. The winged bomb device at the center of the piece is separately applied, and retains approximately 50% of the original black finish. The detail of the oak leaves is superb, with only some minor dirt spots to note; no notable skuffs, scratches or other wear can be seen.
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German Medals & Awards
1939 2nd Class Spange (”Prinzen size”)
SOLD!This is a nice, clean “prinzen” (small) size Iron Cross 2nd Class Spange with correct smaller ribbon. The surface detail on the Spange is near 100%, with only very modest use wear. This is truly a nice example! Only under magnification can you see that there is some wear to the expected high areas such as the eagle’s talons and parts of the wreath…
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German Medals & Awards
1870 Iron Cross First Class
SOLD!Here’s a rare one, a vaulted 1870 Iron Cross first class with a couple of very nice, unique features that set it apart from the standard versions (possibly a private purchase example), including a brass or even copper core and a custom pin style. On the front we see some flaking to the black paint, which reveals an underlying copper/darkened brass tone.
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German Medals & Awards
Silver Wound Badge Maker Number “92” (Josef Ruckert & Sohn) with Case
SOLD!An absolutely stunning example of a Silver Grade Wound Badge here by maker number “92”, Josef Ruckert & Sohn. This wound badge has managed to retain all of it’s original silver wash, which is somewhat rare since many of these badges were constructed using a zinc base metal…
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German Medals & Awards
Silver Wound Badge (92 – Josef Ruckert & Sohn) with Case
SOLD!An absolutely stunning example of a Silver Grade Wound Badge here by maker number “92”, Josef Ruckert & Sohn. This wound badge has managed to retain all of it’s original silver wash, which is somewhat rare since many of these badges were constructed using a zinc base metal…