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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
Knights Cross with Original Ribbon & Case by Steinhauer & Lück, “Micro 800”
SOLD!This is an early Knight Cross of the Iron Cross from maker Steinhauer & Luck, (S&L) in the “Micro 800” variant, with original issue case and ribbon.
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German Medals & Awards
Knights Cross of the Iron Cross by Juncker L/12 800 (rare variant)
SOLD!These 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
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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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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Anti-Partisan Badges
Gold Anti-Partisan Badge (APB) with 2 Cut-outs (Rare Variant)
SOLD!This 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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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
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 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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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 — 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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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
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
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
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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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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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
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
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 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
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
Cased Iron Cross First Class by Zimmermann (“20”)
SOLD!Here’s one right out of the woodwork. Completely uncleaned and untouched, this Cased Iron Cross 1st Class award still has dust on the surface from the years of storage! The cross is in beautiful condition, with much of the original silver wash remaining on front and back sides. The black paint over the magnetic core is 100%, with no visible chips.
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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
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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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…
