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World War 2 German medals, awards and badges are some of the most detailed and ornate of any in military history. The level of detail, consistency and quality demanded of WW2 Nazi Germany was unmatched for the time. Some of the most popular and well known German medals include the Iron Cross First Class, Iron Cross Second Class (aka. EKI, or EKII), War Merit Badge, Wound Badge, and the General Assault and Infantry Assault Badges. For decades after the war, Nazi Medals were some of the most collectible of WWII relics. For that reason, there were a great deal of fakes produced, making collecting authentic medals very challenging.
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German Medals & Awards
Life Saving Table Medal (”Für Rettung Aus Gefahr”)
SOLD!Here’s a really rare find, a civilian Life Saving Honour Medal, which was awarded for rescuing individuals at the risk of one’s own life while outside of any employment capacity.
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Anti-Partisan Badges
Bronze Anti-Partisan Badge (APB) with 2 Cut-outs (Rare Variant)
SOLD!This is a Bronze Type-4 Anti-partisan badge by C.E. Juncker with rare cut-outs for this type (typically seen without the oblong cut-outs beneath the snake’s heads), and a previously unknown “thin” version (more on this below).
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German Medals & Awards
Knights Cross of the Iron Cross by Juncker L/12 800 (rare variant)
$13,500.00These don’t come around very often, and certainly not this very rare variant. A Juncker Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with the “L/12” stamp appearing ahead of (not following) the “800” stamp.
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German Medals & Awards
Black Wound Badge with Case
SOLD!This is an exceptionally nice Black Wound Badge, and comes in its original presentation box. With the exception of some very minor rust spots at the hinge and the hook clasp, the black paint coverage is nearly 100%!
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German Medals & Awards
Gold Wound Badge (30 – Hauptmunzamt of Vienna) with Case
$385.00Here’s a nice Gold Grade Wound Badge in zinc. As with many zinc based badges, this one no longer shows any of the original gold wash, with the exception of the pin on the reverse. Since the pin is not zinc, the gold wash remains.
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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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Anti-Partisan Badges
Gold Anti-Partisan Badge (APB) with 2 Cut-outs (Rare Variant)
$5,250.00This is a very scarce Gold Type-4 Anti-partisan badge by C.E. Juncker with rare cut-outs for this type (typically seen without the oblong cut-outs beneath the snake’s heads), and a previously unknown “thin” version (more on this below).
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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…
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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
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
Panzer Assault (Tank) Badge in Silver for 25 Engagements
SOLD!These are some of the most attractive of all the German WW2 medals in our opinion. The Silver Grade Panzer Assault Badge (also referred to as a “Tank Badge”) for 25 engagements. Typically these are found with most (if not all) of the silver wash gone to time. Not in this case!
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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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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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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
Naval Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Brass Core
SOLD!Here’s a great example of a non-magnetic brass core vaulted Iron Cross 1st Class. These brass core Iron Crosses were typically issued to the Kriegsmarine (navy) because they weren’t susceptible to rusting. On the front we see what is typical with these brass core crosses, which is wear to the raised areas (swastika and 1939 date). Otherwise the black paint coverage is about 90% overall.
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German Medals & Awards
Vaulted Imperial 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class with Clamshell Screw Back
SOLD!This is one of the nicer Imperial 1st Class Iron Crosses we’ve come across in a long time in terms of condition and type. We typically see these in the flat pin-back type, so it is a real treat to have one of these with a nice rounded vault and in the clamshell “sunburst” screwback version…
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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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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 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
Silver Wound Badge from L/13 (Paul Meybauer Berlin)
SOLD!Here we have a Silver Wound badge by a seldom seen maker, “Paul Meybauer Berlin” (L/13). This badge was acquired along with an Iron Cross 1st Class (cased) that we both discovered by the veterans son after his father’s passing.
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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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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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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
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!
