German WWII Collectibles
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German Helmets
Luftwaffe Paratrooper Helmet – ET68 SD
SOLD!A very nice M1938 (M38) Fallschirmjäger Luftwaffe Paratrooper Helmet, sporting the single decal and Thale manufacturing trademark “ET”, size 68. The shell is in amazing condition, with only modest scratches and paint chips from use, but absolutely no rust or corrosion. The single Luftwaffe eagle decal is 99% complete, with the largest flaw being to the eagle’s left-hand wing; a 1/8 inch nick. The 4 spanner screws have a nice dark brown tone, but appear to be free of any tampering…
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German Helmets
M1940 (M40) Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet
SOLD!Great example of a complete and 100% original M40 Luftwaffe helmet with 95% of the second pattern, (Circa 1936/1937-1945), Luftwaffe eagle decal remaining. Paint is 98%, with only average scuffs and scratching. Original liner and chinstrap show signs of age, use, and wear, but otherwise very strong and completely in tact. Manufacturer mark is “Q”, size 64.
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German Helmets
Heer (Army) DD Transitional Austrian M16 Helmet
SOLD!This is a very fine example Heer Austrian Transitional Double Decal Helmet. Very nice exterior paint, with both the standard Heer decal on the left-hand side, and what remains of the national tri-color decal on the right. The exterior is in fantastic condition, with the Heer decal at about 90%, while the tri-color decal is almost completely gone, except for a few remnants and its silhouette…
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German Medals & Awards
Iron Cross Second Class – Klein & Quenzer (65)
SOLD!Iron Cross Second Class EKII, 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz II Klasse) with “65” stamped into the ring, which signifies the maker, “Klein & Quenzer”. This Iron Cross may look a little rough, but a cross like this tells a story all its own. As any collector knows, to clean or restore a piece such as this one would destroy its history and value. Aside from some modest petina, and very slight surface color, the overall black finish is still about 95% on both sides, with the trademark “veins” running through random sections. A very nice cross indeed!
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German Medals & Awards
Cased Iron Cross First Class – Funcke & Brüninghaus (L/56)
SOLD!Iron Cross 1st class, EKI (Eisernes Kreuz I Klasse mit Etui) by Funcke & Brüninghaus (L/56). A very nice, minty example with a shiny frame that has only slightly colored. The magnetic black core retains 100% of its finish, with absolutely no discoloration or signs of rust. The reverse shows splotches of discoloration, but only adds to the beauty of this piece. There is a solid metal hinge and a “C” shaped flat metal catch to go along with a coke bottle shaped pin that functions smoothly. It is stamped in relief on the outside with the LDO code of the manufacturer, Funcke & Brüninghaus (L/56). Examples just don’t get better than this one.
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German Medals & Awards
Iron Cross Second Class – Gustav Brehmer (13)
SOLD!Iron Cross 2nd Class, EKII (Eisernes Kreuz). 1939 pattern, Gustav Brehmer (13) die struck, three piece construction. The typical front-facing side features an embossed, high relief swastika with the “1939” date below it. The reverse shows the date, “1813”.
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German Medals & Awards
Heer Grade Five Marksmen’s Lanyard
SOLD!Very nice, excellent condition first pattern (June 1936 – January 1939) Heer (Army) silver bullion Grade 5 Marksmen’s Lanyard with braided cord. The stamped aluminum shield device in in exceptional condition, with 100% of its original detail still in tact. It doesn’t get any better than this.
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German Medals & Awards
Iron Cross First Class – Wilhelm Deumer (L/11)
SOLD!Iron Cross 1st class, EKI (Eisernes Kreuz I Klasse mit Etui) by Wilhelm Deumer (L/11 maker mark). A fine cross indeed, retaining about 97% of its black finish, with only a very small chip to note, and only modest tarnishing. On the reverse, the coke bottle pin is standard for this maker, and the clasp is strong and firm, with the Wilhelm Deumer L/11 mark stamped clearly beneath it.
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German Medals & Awards
Iron Cross First Class – Klein & Quenzer (65)
SOLD!Iron Cross 1st class, EKI (Eisernes Kreuz I Klasse mit Etui) by Klein & Quenzer (65). Though unmarked, this German WW2 EKI bears all of the hallmarks of the K&Q maker, and is a stunning example retaining 90% of its black finish, with a nice patina around the edges and absolutely no rust or corrosion. The reverse shows average age patina, with hinge, pin and clasp functioning perfectly.
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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
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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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 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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Anti-Partisan Badges
Anti-Partisan Badge in Silver by C.E. Juncker
SOLD!This is a late war type-1 Anti-partisan badge by C.E. Juncker. Made of zinc, the plating is long gone, but the detail and quality of this badge is still very much in tact. Zinc tends to lose its plating over time, which is completely normal and 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 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
Knights Cross with Ribbon & Case — Juncker 800 L/12
SOLD!Here’s one for the serious WW2 investor folks, the ever desirable Juncker 800 L/12 Knights Cross, with ribbon and case — all original to the piece! The Juncker made Knights Cross is considered the most desirable of the Knights Crosses primarily due to the fact their factory was destroyed late in the war by allied bombing. What this means is, since any unissued crosses (as well as the dies) would have been destroyed in the bombing…
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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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Campaign Shields
Rare Cholm 1942 Campaign Shield
SOLD!Here’s a real nice 100% original Cholm 1942 Shield with a very rare 2-pin configuration on the reverse. This is the short “M” version, which refers to the depth of the “V” portion of the letter “M” in the word “CHOLM”. There were two manufacturers of this award, each with a few unique design variations, the most notable being to the letter “M”.
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Campaign Shields
Scarce 1942 Cholm Shield with Wool Backing & Original Paper
SOLD!Here we have a salty Cholm shield (the large “M” version) with a nice SS-cloth wool backing and backing paper. A little rust doesn’t dismiss the fact that this example has a ton of potential. One of the more rare version, the large “M” design doesn’t seem to come around very often…
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Anti-Partisan Badges
Ant-partisan Badge in Silver with Scarce Thin Pin
SOLD!Here we have a very nice example Anti-partisan Badge (silver grade) with the seldom seen thin style pin and round catch. This is a truly exceptional example, with all the right hallmarks. These zinc based badges are notorious for losing their finish over time, but this one still have a small amount of silvering on and around the skull.
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German Medals & Awards
1939 Iron Cross First Class by C.F. Zimmermann “L/52, 20”
SOLD!A very nice Zimmermann Iron Cross First Class, with standard Zimmermann pin and double proof marks, “L/52” and “20”. What is unique about this example is the double stamping of the “L/52” (see photos). The front of this 1st Class Iron Cross is typical for the maker with the correct “1939” font and other quality features we expect to see from Zimmermann…
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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
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…
